Mars, Saturn, Jupiter: The Groundbreaking Discoveries We've Made So Far

In this fascinating series we explore the unbelievable recent discoveries made by probes and space-based research about Mars, Saturn and Jupiter. 00:00:00 Mars Mars is our planetary neighbour. As probes began to visit the red planet, we gained a more accurate view of the surface and scientists discovered that in its early years it had rivers and may even have sustained life. Explore the new techniques that have been deployed to discover the secrets of Mars and understand its geology and atmosphere. 00:25:30 Saturn The ringed planet, Saturn, is more than 100 times the mass of Earth. Known as the 'gas giant', Saturn is orbited by at least 62 moons, each unique with complex and dynamic environments. Find out the fascinating recent discoveries made by the Cassini probes. 00:50:53 Jupiter The solar system's largest planet has been visited by automated probes since the 1970s. Explore the work of the Galileo orbiter and the Juno probe that went into orbit around Jupiter. With everything from breathtaking cosmic vistas to fascinating insights into the lives of astronauts, Cosmic has the perfect documentary for any space lover out there. Whether you're an expert astronomer or a novice at the beginning of your extra-terrestrial journey, we've got just the thing for you. #cosmic #space #nasa