Jeffrey A. Hoffman

NASA launches its most ambitious hunt for traces of life on Mars, landing a car-sized rover in a rocky, ancient river delta. The rover will stow samples for possible return to Earth and test technology that may pave the way for human travel to Mars.

Astronauts who have seen the Earth from space have often described the 'Overview Effect', an experience that has transformed their perspective of the planet and mankind's place upon it, and enabled them to perceive it as our shared home, without boundaries between nations or species. 'Overview' is a short film that explores this perspective through interviews with astronauts who have experienced the Overview Effect. The film also features insights from commentators and thinkers on the wider implications and importance of this understanding for humanity as a whole, and especially its relevance to how we meet the tremendous challenges facing our planet at this time.

National Geographic, ünlü film yapımcısı Darren Aronofsky ve ödüllü yapımcı Jane Root, Will Smith'in sunuculuğunu üstlendiği sinematik olaylardan oluşan bir dizi ile huzurlarınızda. Sıra Dışı Bir Kaya, yaşamın sadece Dünya'da var olmasına olanak sağlayan kaderin büyülü cilvelerini gözler önüne seriyor. Dünya'ya uzaktan bakabilmiş yegane insanlar olan astronotların gözünden anlatılan olağanüstü bir hikaye bu.

Seven episodes explore the fascinating adventure of the universe. Scientific rigor is complemented by spectacular images created with the aid of cutting-edge technology and special effects, films, animated fact sheets, and astronomical instruments. Piero Angela connects with a replica of himself in space, AstroPiero. A second correspondent, Alberto Angela, connects with the study from astrophysics laboratories and observatories around the world.