Series synopsis
Secrets of the Solar System is an American documentary television series that premiered on CuriosityStream on February 14, 2020. It was created by iyao. It stars Jim Al-Khalili.
The ultimate guide to the Solar System, told by the dedicated people who sent spacecraft to explore the sun, the planets and much more.
Premise
The ultimate guide to the Solar System, told by the dedicated people who sent spacecraft to explore the sun, the planets and much more.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jim Al-Khalili as Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | February 14, 2020 | February 14, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Grand Tour Starting with a grand tour of the Solar System, powerfully told by the world’s top space scientists. From the raging inferno of the Sun to the icy beauty of Pluto, discover the secrets that the planets have kept for billions of years, revealed with stunning images from space. |
February 14, 2020 |
| 2 |
Sun & Mercury Join a team of scientists as they launch a probe to actually touch the Sun. Then they make a surprise discovery on the tiny planet Mercury. An exhilarating real-life space adventure, revealing that our nearest star could pose a serious threat to our modern way of life. |
February 14, 2020 |
| 3 |
Venus We have been mesmerized by Venus since ancient times. Was this a paradise world teeming with life? This film tells the remarkable story of how spacecraft revealed the true nature of Earth’s enigmatic twin, that it’s a lifeless hell – and that the Earth could follow suit. |
February 14, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CuriosityStream |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 14, 2020 |
| Last aired | February 14, 2020 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | continue |