Total series time is 7 hours. Examines pictures and observations from three Skylab missions of the 1970s, with emphasis on the sun's atmosphere, temperature, density, chemical composition, physics and magnetic fields. Uses animation and photography to depict the flight of the Mariner spacecraft to Venus and Mercury. Documents the early Pioneer missions to Venus in the late 1970s through a series of animation, photos, and interviews with project scientists. Highlights some early discoveries about the planet's atmosphere and surface features.
Earth is examined from the vantage point of space.
Its atmosphere and magnetic fields are described. Mars has been the setting for many tales of science fiction, and this program shows how information gleaned from space missions separates fact from fiction. Describes the experiments conducted on Mars in search of life. Highlights coverage of Voyager 2's close encounter with Saturn. Presents new discoveries about the planet and its moons, as well as other information and new analysis.