Space (13 Parts)

Synopsis

A series investigating the universe using video recordings taken from space. Filmed by astronaut Claude Nicollier, with contributions from scientists and experts at the European Space Agency.
1: Images of the Eagle nebula, in the constellation of Serpens, 7000 light years away, as viewed by the Hubble space telescope and pictures from the space probes ‘Ulysses’ and ‘SOHO’, whic circle the sun.
2: Satellite weather forecasting and how it is changing our lives.
3: The Pyramids of Elysium on Mars and comets, includes the ‘Giotto’ space probe’s pictures of Halley’s comet, which passed near the earth in 1986.
4: Astronauts and their training. Tells the story of European astronaut Thomas Reiter, who set out for the Mir space station in 1995, was stranded in space and was sent on two spacewalks to undertake essential repairs to the space station.
5: The story of the Ariane rocket, which was responsible for launching commercial satellites.
6: Everyday applications of space technology, from Teflon to new designs for tennis racquets, to life-saving technology for newborn infants, to the satellite television industry.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 6 x 60 min.

Year of production

1997

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: £12.99 each part (inclusive)

Notes

Programmes 1-6 available May 1997; 7-13 available Augumn 1997.

Subjects

Space science

Keywords

astronauts; Hubble Space Telescope; Mars; meteorology; remote sensing by satellite; space exploration; space technology; sun

Sections

Title

Beyond the infinite

Synopsis

1: Images of the Eagle nebula, in the constellation of Serpens, 7000 light years away, as viewed by the Hubble space telescope and pictures from the space probes 'Ulysses' and 'SOHO', whic circle the sun.

Title

Bright eyes

Synopsis

2: Satellite weather forecasting and how it is changing our lives.

Title

Close encounters

Synopsis

3: The Pyramids of Elysium on Mars and comets, includes the 'Giotto' space probe's pictures of Halley's comet, which passed near the earth in 1986.

Title

Heavy metal

Synopsis

4: Astronauts and their training. Tells the story of European astronaut Thomas Reiter, who set out for the Mir space station in 1995, was stranded in space and was sent on two spacewalks to undertake essential repairs to the space station.

Title

Human cargoes

Synopsis

5: The story of the Ariane rocket, which was responsible for launching commercial satellites.

Title

Tigers in the jungle

Synopsis

6: Everyday applications of space technology, from Teflon to new designs for tennis racquets, to life-saving technology for newborn infants, to the satellite television industry.

Title

Forgotten space station, The

Title

Intercept

Title

Star machines

Title

Aliens

Title

Galaxy

Title

Death of a machine

Title

Final frontier, The

Production Company

Name

Virtual Worlds

Sponsor

Name

European Space Agency

Distributor

 

Available from retail outlets

Name

Visual Corporation Ltd

Phone

020 7820 4410

Fax

020 7582 9800

Address

Hampton House
20 Albert Embankment
London
SE1 7TJ