Air and Space

It was the thick of WWII and Allies needed a way to get behind enemy lines. It would take an advanced flying machine to get this job done, pushing the limits of rotary flight.

The OSIRIS-REx team launches a spacecraft to an asteroid to collect a sample of Bennu.

Host Sean Riley charts a course into the wild blue yonder to look back at the original challenges of air travel and forecast what's next in aviation.

A new breed of aviators is innovating new ways to fly from clean and green electric aircraft to autonomous sky taxis.

During World War I, several new innovations emerged on the battlefield and proved crucial to breaking the stalemate of trench warfare. High on the list was the tank and the airplane.

When it comes to space exploration, expect the unexpected. As OSIRIS-REx approached asteroid Bennu, scientists were surprised to find a loosely packed rubble pile. This week, we get a closer look at Bennu and the surprises it holds in store.

A new breed of aviators is innovating new ways to fly from clean and green electric aircraft to autonomous sky taxis.

During World War I, several new innovations emerged on the battlefield and proved crucial to breaking the stalemate of trench warfare. High on the list was the tank and the airplane.

When it comes to space exploration, expect the unexpected. As OSIRIS-REx approached asteroid Bennu, scientists were surprised to find a loosely packed rubble pile. This week, we get a closer look at Bennu and the surprises it holds in store.

A new breed of aviators is innovating new ways to fly from clean and green electric aircraft to autonomous sky taxis.

During World War I, several new innovations emerged on the battlefield and proved crucial to breaking the stalemate of trench warfare. High on the list was the tank and the airplane.

When it comes to space exploration, expect the unexpected. As OSIRIS-REx approached asteroid Bennu, scientists were surprised to find a loosely packed rubble pile. This week, we get a closer look at Bennu and the surprises it holds in store.

A new breed of aviators is innovating new ways to fly from clean and green electric aircraft to autonomous sky taxis.

During World War I, several new innovations emerged on the battlefield and proved crucial to breaking the stalemate of trench warfare. High on the list was the tank and the airplane.

When it comes to space exploration, expect the unexpected. As OSIRIS-REx approached asteroid Bennu, scientists were surprised to find a loosely packed rubble pile. This week, we get a closer look at Bennu and the surprises it holds in store.

A new breed of aviators is innovating new ways to fly from clean and green electric aircraft to autonomous sky taxis.

During World War I, several new innovations emerged on the battlefield and proved crucial to breaking the stalemate of trench warfare. High on the list was the tank and the airplane.

When it comes to space exploration, expect the unexpected. As OSIRIS-REx approached asteroid Bennu, scientists were surprised to find a loosely packed rubble pile. This week, we get a closer look at Bennu and the surprises it holds in store.

A new breed of aviators is innovating new ways to fly from clean and green electric aircraft to autonomous sky taxis.

During World War I, several new innovations emerged on the battlefield and proved crucial to breaking the stalemate of trench warfare. High on the list was the tank and the airplane.

When it comes to space exploration, expect the unexpected. As OSIRIS-REx approached asteroid Bennu, scientists were surprised to find a loosely packed rubble pile. This week, we get a closer look at Bennu and the surprises it holds in store.

A new breed of aviators is innovating new ways to fly from clean and green electric aircraft to autonomous sky taxis.

During World War I, several new innovations emerged on the battlefield and proved crucial to breaking the stalemate of trench warfare. High on the list was the tank and the airplane.

When it comes to space exploration, expect the unexpected. As OSIRIS-REx approached asteroid Bennu, scientists were surprised to find a loosely packed rubble pile. This week, we get a closer look at Bennu and the surprises it holds in store.

A new breed of aviators is innovating new ways to fly from clean and green electric aircraft to autonomous sky taxis.

During World War I, several new innovations emerged on the battlefield and proved crucial to breaking the stalemate of trench warfare. High on the list was the tank and the airplane.

When it comes to space exploration, expect the unexpected. As OSIRIS-REx approached asteroid Bennu, scientists were surprised to find a loosely packed rubble pile. This week, we get a closer look at Bennu and the surprises it holds in store.

A new breed of aviators is innovating new ways to fly from clean and green electric aircraft to autonomous sky taxis.

During World War I, several new innovations emerged on the battlefield and proved crucial to breaking the stalemate of trench warfare. High on the list was the tank and the airplane.

When it comes to space exploration, expect the unexpected. As OSIRIS-REx approached asteroid Bennu, scientists were surprised to find a loosely packed rubble pile. This week, we get a closer look at Bennu and the surprises it holds in store.

A new breed of aviators is innovating new ways to fly from clean and green electric aircraft to autonomous sky taxis.

During World War I, several new innovations emerged on the battlefield and proved crucial to breaking the stalemate of trench warfare. High on the list was the tank and the airplane.

When it comes to space exploration, expect the unexpected. As OSIRIS-REx approached asteroid Bennu, scientists were surprised to find a loosely packed rubble pile. This week, we get a closer look at Bennu and the surprises it holds in store.

While humans debate which is worse, dwindling resources or planet-killing celestial bodies, new breakthroughs in extra-planetary surveying and rocket propulsion are revealing the dichotomy of asteroids.

Drones head into outer space with the Mars Helicopter's success paving the way for Dragonfly, a daring future mission to Titan.

Since fighter planes lack enough fuel to trek deep into enemy territory, engineers find ways for fighters to bring along their supplies.

On the 50th anniversary of Apollo 13, Cmdr. Jim Lovell and NASA engineers recall the ingenuity and superhuman efforts that turned a potential space flight disaster into an extraordinary fight for survival.

For the first time, scientists have captured a photograph of a black hole which verifies one of the most important theories in physics and might help unlock the greatest mysteries of the cosmos.

Undeterred by setback, the Miles brothers press on after the warand try to overcome economic hurdles to keep their company and the Aerovan alive.

The birth of the solar system was violent and chaotic as planets formed, and gravity and luck determined their fates.

Having developed a jet engine, the Nazis endeavored to use it where it was needed most, to stop the D-Day invasion; for this task they dreamed up two wild-looking jet aircraft that flew with the engine mounted on their backs.

Made mainly of wood, the German Me 162 Last Stand jet fighter was assembled with slave labor; it worked, but came too late to help them stop the Allied advance.

While humans debate which is worse, dwindling resources or planet-killing celestial bodies, new breakthroughs in extra-planetary surveying and rocket propulsion are revealing the dichotomy of asteroids.

Drones head into outer space with the Mars Helicopter's success paving the way for Dragonfly, a daring future mission to Titan.

Since fighter planes lack enough fuel to trek deep into enemy territory, engineers find ways for fighters to bring along their supplies.

On the 50th anniversary of Apollo 13, Cmdr. Jim Lovell and NASA engineers recall the ingenuity and superhuman efforts that turned a potential space flight disaster into an extraordinary fight for survival.

For the first time, scientists have captured a photograph of a black hole which verifies one of the most important theories in physics and might help unlock the greatest mysteries of the cosmos.

Undeterred by setback, the Miles brothers press on after the warand try to overcome economic hurdles to keep their company and the Aerovan alive.

The birth of the solar system was violent and chaotic as planets formed, and gravity and luck determined their fates.

Having developed a jet engine, the Nazis endeavored to use it where it was needed most, to stop the D-Day invasion; for this task they dreamed up two wild-looking jet aircraft that flew with the engine mounted on their backs.

Made mainly of wood, the German Me 162 Last Stand jet fighter was assembled with slave labor; it worked, but came too late to help them stop the Allied advance.

While humans debate which is worse, dwindling resources or planet-killing celestial bodies, new breakthroughs in extra-planetary surveying and rocket propulsion are revealing the dichotomy of asteroids.

Drones head into outer space with the Mars Helicopter's success paving the way for Dragonfly, a daring future mission to Titan.

Since fighter planes lack enough fuel to trek deep into enemy territory, engineers find ways for fighters to bring along their supplies.

On the 50th anniversary of Apollo 13, Cmdr. Jim Lovell and NASA engineers recall the ingenuity and superhuman efforts that turned a potential space flight disaster into an extraordinary fight for survival.

For the first time, scientists have captured a photograph of a black hole which verifies one of the most important theories in physics and might help unlock the greatest mysteries of the cosmos.

Undeterred by setback, the Miles brothers press on after the warand try to overcome economic hurdles to keep their company and the Aerovan alive.

The birth of the solar system was violent and chaotic as planets formed, and gravity and luck determined their fates.

Having developed a jet engine, the Nazis endeavored to use it where it was needed most, to stop the D-Day invasion; for this task they dreamed up two wild-looking jet aircraft that flew with the engine mounted on their backs.

Made mainly of wood, the German Me 162 Last Stand jet fighter was assembled with slave labor; it worked, but came too late to help them stop the Allied advance.

While humans debate which is worse, dwindling resources or planet-killing celestial bodies, new breakthroughs in extra-planetary surveying and rocket propulsion are revealing the dichotomy of asteroids.

Drones head into outer space with the Mars Helicopter's success paving the way for Dragonfly, a daring future mission to Titan.

Since fighter planes lack enough fuel to trek deep into enemy territory, engineers find ways for fighters to bring along their supplies.

On the 50th anniversary of Apollo 13, Cmdr. Jim Lovell and NASA engineers recall the ingenuity and superhuman efforts that turned a potential space flight disaster into an extraordinary fight for survival.

For the first time, scientists have captured a photograph of a black hole which verifies one of the most important theories in physics and might help unlock the greatest mysteries of the cosmos.

Undeterred by setback, the Miles brothers press on after the warand try to overcome economic hurdles to keep their company and the Aerovan alive.

The birth of the solar system was violent and chaotic as planets formed, and gravity and luck determined their fates.

Having developed a jet engine, the Nazis endeavored to use it where it was needed most, to stop the D-Day invasion; for this task they dreamed up two wild-looking jet aircraft that flew with the engine mounted on their backs.

Made mainly of wood, the German Me 162 Last Stand jet fighter was assembled with slave labor; it worked, but came too late to help them stop the Allied advance.

While humans debate which is worse, dwindling resources or planet-killing celestial bodies, new breakthroughs in extra-planetary surveying and rocket propulsion are revealing the dichotomy of asteroids.

Drones head into outer space with the Mars Helicopter's success paving the way for Dragonfly, a daring future mission to Titan.

Since fighter planes lack enough fuel to trek deep into enemy territory, engineers find ways for fighters to bring along their supplies.

On the 50th anniversary of Apollo 13, Cmdr. Jim Lovell and NASA engineers recall the ingenuity and superhuman efforts that turned a potential space flight disaster into an extraordinary fight for survival.

For the first time, scientists have captured a photograph of a black hole which verifies one of the most important theories in physics and might help unlock the greatest mysteries of the cosmos.

Undeterred by setback, the Miles brothers press on after the warand try to overcome economic hurdles to keep their company and the Aerovan alive.

The birth of the solar system was violent and chaotic as planets formed, and gravity and luck determined their fates.

Having developed a jet engine, the Nazis endeavored to use it where it was needed most, to stop the D-Day invasion; for this task they dreamed up two wild-looking jet aircraft that flew with the engine mounted on their backs.

Since fighter planes lack enough fuel to trek deep into enemy territory, engineers find ways for fighters to bring along their supplies.

The Junkers JU-52 Iron Auntie was Germany's workhorse transport for years. But German engineers also created ambitious competitors like the Botha 244, the Massive Messerschmitt 323 Gigant and the BV 222 Viking.

The OSIRIS-REx team enters the final stretch of its quest to sample asteroid Bennu.

Reliving the joy and terror of the OSIRIS-REx sample return, but retrieving the sample of asteroid Bennu is just the beginning of this game-changing science.

The solar system contains millions of objects known as asteroids.

Following the team as they take on the daunting task of building the X-59, unlocking the future of quiet supersonic flight.

A top secret aircraft project known as Sun Tracker crashed into the desert waters of Lake Mead in 1948, but is now open for diving after being discovered decades later.

In order to bring the fight to the heart of Japan, America needs an aircraft with enormous range and firepower.

A sleek ride, capable of circumventing the chaos of city driving, soaring above coastal roads, or even the coast itself.

Humanity is closer than ever before to a perpetual clean power source after a team of scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory successfully produced a nuclear fusion reaction resulting in a net energy gain.

Explores the battle for the night skies over Europe and the tactics involved, including the development of night fighters and the role of specific aircraft designs, like the English night fighter.

The year 2023 stood as one of Earth and space's most remarkable; exploring 2023's space missions for a hyper-tour from Sol, to Jupiter and beyond and all the wondrous natural phenomena in between.

For over 35 years, the Sikorsky Black Hawk has been a reliable war horse for the U.S. Armed Forces-charging into hostile territory from the deserts of Iraq to the mountains of Afghanistan.

A top secret aircraft project known as Sun Tracker crashed into the desert waters of Lake Mead in 1948, but is now open for diving after being discovered decades later.

In order to bring the fight to the heart of Japan, America needs an aircraft with enormous range and firepower.

A sleek ride, capable of circumventing the chaos of city driving, soaring above coastal roads, or even the coast itself.

Humanity is closer than ever before to a perpetual clean power source after a team of scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory successfully produced a nuclear fusion reaction resulting in a net energy gain.

Explores the battle for the night skies over Europe and the tactics involved, including the development of night fighters and the role of specific aircraft designs, like the English night fighter.

The year 2023 stood as one of Earth and space's most remarkable; exploring 2023's space missions for a hyper-tour from Sol, to Jupiter and beyond and all the wondrous natural phenomena in between.

For over 35 years, the Sikorsky Black Hawk has been a reliable war horse for the U.S. Armed Forces-charging into hostile territory from the deserts of Iraq to the mountains of Afghanistan.

A top secret aircraft project known as Sun Tracker crashed into the desert waters of Lake Mead in 1948, but is now open for diving after being discovered decades later.

In order to bring the fight to the heart of Japan, America needs an aircraft with enormous range and firepower.

A sleek ride, capable of circumventing the chaos of city driving, soaring above coastal roads, or even the coast itself.

Humanity is closer than ever before to a perpetual clean power source after a team of scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory successfully produced a nuclear fusion reaction resulting in a net energy gain.

Explores the battle for the night skies over Europe and the tactics involved, including the development of night fighters and the role of specific aircraft designs, like the English night fighter.

The year 2023 stood as one of Earth and space's most remarkable; exploring 2023's space missions for a hyper-tour from Sol, to Jupiter and beyond and all the wondrous natural phenomena in between.

For over 35 years, the Sikorsky Black Hawk has been a reliable war horse for the U.S. Armed Forces-charging into hostile territory from the deserts of Iraq to the mountains of Afghanistan.

A top secret aircraft project known as Sun Tracker crashed into the desert waters of Lake Mead in 1948, but is now open for diving after being discovered decades later.

In order to bring the fight to the heart of Japan, America needs an aircraft with enormous range and firepower.

A sleek ride, capable of circumventing the chaos of city driving, soaring above coastal roads, or even the coast itself.

For over 35 years, the Sikorsky Black Hawk has been a reliable war horse for the U.S. Armed Forces-charging into hostile territory from the deserts of Iraq to the mountains of Afghanistan.

A top secret aircraft project known as Sun Tracker crashed into the desert waters of Lake Mead in 1948, but is now open for diving after being discovered decades later.

In order to bring the fight to the heart of Japan, America needs an aircraft with enormous range and firepower.

The year 2023 stood as one of Earth and space's most remarkable; exploring 2023's space missions for a hyper-tour from Sol, to Jupiter and beyond and all the wondrous natural phenomena in between.

For over 35 years, the Sikorsky Black Hawk has been a reliable war horse for the U.S. Armed Forces-charging into hostile territory from the deserts of Iraq to the mountains of Afghanistan.

A top secret aircraft project known as Sun Tracker crashed into the desert waters of Lake Mead in 1948, but is now open for diving after being discovered decades later.

Humanity is closer than ever before to a perpetual clean power source after a team of scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory successfully produced a nuclear fusion reaction resulting in a net energy gain.