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The Planets

In conjunction with the first total solar eclipse in the continental U.S. in 99 years, Science Channel celebrates by presenting a definitive series on Earth's closest neighbors in the solar system, The Planets. Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino hosts, guiding viewers through eight, hourlong episodes that detail Venus, Mars, the newly discovered Planet 9, Exoplanets and more. A best-selling author, Massimino is a veteran of two missions in the Hubble Space Telescope and four space walks. He's also credited as the first person to tweet from space.

Renamed The Planets and Beyond with Season 2, Astronaut Mike Massimino continues the exploration of the planets in our solar system and beyond. From the Gas Giants to mysterious exo-planets light years away, this is the definitive series about alien worlds.

Show Info

Network: United States Science (2017 - 2018)
Schedule: Tuesdays at 22:00 (60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type: Documentary
Episodes ordered: 15 episodes

Official site: www.sciencechannel.com

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Previous Episode

Alien Oceans: Search for Life

Episode 2x15; Sep 25, 2018

Astronaut Mike Massimino explores the mysterious oceans of our solar system, where the latest discoveries provide new clues in the search for alien life.

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
2x15: Alien Oceans: Search for LifeSep 25, 2018
2x14: Alien Moons: The Next EarthSep 18, 2018
2x13: Alien Volcanoes: Life in HellSep 11, 2018
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tvjjbj12 posted 3 years ago

Retitled, this episode reaired as "Venus: the Alien Secrets" on 9/20/2020 at 2200 with a summary of "A shocking new discovery on Venus might be evidence of extraterrestrial life; using cutting-edge science, experts reveal what happens on this strange and mysterious planet."

Extra Details

Also known as:
  • Planets (United States United States)
  • The Planets and Beyond (United States United States)
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