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When the Soviet Union unveils its own space shuttle, the CIA hatches a revenge plot. Plus, a missing nuclear weapon could threaten a NASA base in the Arctic.

A NASA spacecraft suffers a malfunction in orbit - can its lone astronaut make it back to Earth? Plus, new evidence emerges over Yuri Gagarin's mysterious death.

Experts investigate if a nearby exoplanet could be the home to an alien civilization after a new discovery confirms that life can thrive on such a world.

A look at some of the most mind-blowing footage experts have seen - including see-through animals, algae-powered motorcycles and human sized chickens.

A showcase of Mother Nature's most amazing moments, featuring a man eaten alive by leeches and another who pulls a car with his eye sockets.

Richard explores one of the world's biggest man-made engineering projects: the Kölnbrein Dam, which can hold back an incredible 200 million tonnes of water.

Richard joins the crew of one of the biggest moving objects on earth, the Marie Maersk container ship, on her continuous 28,000-mile voyage from Asia to Europe.

Can We Hack The Planet? Scientists are unlocking the secrets of nature in order to tame the elements, harness energy, and even control life. Can we save humanity in time.

Scientists have discovered evidence of a mysterious ninth planet on the very edge of our solar system, could its moons support extra-terrestrial life.

The Universe is a violent and dangerous place. From exploding stars and colliding galaxies to nebula shockwaves - what are the worst places in the Universe.

How do they make the perfect surfboard for catching waves? Plus, how do they turn Danish cream into one of the world's favourite butters.

How are million-dollar racehorses transported across the world to their new owners? Plus, what creative methods are used to photograph food.

How do they produce a million tonnes of stainless steel? How do they keep cash safe with an uncrackable lock? How do they make traditional Indian sugar.

How do they harvest three thousand tonnes a year of the world's weirdest seafood delicacy? Plus, how do they protect water polo players from injury.

How do they build one of the world's most exclusive luxury cars? How do they make a referee's whistle that can be heard above 50,000 screaming fans.

How do they turn English willow into cricket bats for India's finest cricketers? And, how do they construct the foundations for tall buildings.

A look at how everyday items including steel pulleys and acetate eyewear are made, revealing the materials and unique production processes used in making them.

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects including gyroscopic stabilizers made.

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects including shuffleboard tables made.

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects including air hockey tables made.

Heavily inspired by superbike designs, the KTM X-Bow is always road and race ready. What elements come together to create this powerful and innovative vehicle.

The Tesla Model S is a high-performance and high-speed vehicle with zero emissions. What goes into the construction of this innovative electric car.