Secret Space Escapes

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  • 2015
  • 1 Season
  • 7.6  (84)

Secret Space Escapes is a gripping documentary show that aired on the Science Channel in 2015. It features the harrowing stories of astronauts who have faced near-death experiences during their space missions and the challenges they had to overcome to make it back home safely. The show is hosted by James E. Oberg, a former NASA engineer, space journalist and expert in human spaceflight, Asif Siddiqi, a historian who specializes in the history of space exploration, and actor Jack Dimich who provides the voice-over narration for the show. Each episode of Secret Space Escapes focuses on a different astronaut and their specific incident. From malfunctioning life support systems to catastrophic equipment failure, the astronauts featured in the show overcome adversity and often use their ingenuity and resourcefulness to survive. The show offers a unique perspective on the challenges of space travel and highlights the dangers that astronauts can face during their missions. One episode, for instance, follows the story of NASA astronaut Ron McNair, who was killed in the Challenger shuttle disaster in 1986. The episode explores the events leading up to the accident and how McNair's upbringing and dedication to his work as a scientist shaped his approach to space travel. Another episode recounts the story of the Soyuz 11 crew, who were the first people to inhabit a space station in orbit around Earth. Sadly, all three astronauts died due to a depressurization accident, making this incident one of the deadliest in the history of space flight. Secret Space Escapes is both informative and suspenseful, detailing the astronauts' accounts of their survival stories while also explaining the science behind the technology used in space travel. Many of the stories featured in the show highlight the importance of teamwork and communication in space, demonstrating how the astronauts had to rely on each other during times of crisis. The show also explores the psychological toll that being an astronaut can often take. The mental and emotional strain that can come with spending extended periods in isolation in space is not to be underestimated, as highlighted by the astronauts featured in Secret Space Escapes. Many of them experienced panic attacks, hallucinations, and sleep deprivation while in space, and some even suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after returning to Earth. The emotional depth of this aspect of space travel adds a human element to the series, which makes it all the more relatable for viewers. Throughout the show, the visuals used are impressive and add to the overall viewing experience. Dramatic reenactments of the incidents provide viewers with a sense of the peril and the magnitude of the events while archive footage of NASA mission control centers and spacewalks gives a sense of authenticity to the show. The show's producers have also done an excellent job of presenting the technical aspects of space flight in a manner that is accessible to a general audience. They explain complicated concepts and terminology in a way that is easy to understand, yet doesn't talk down to viewers. The use of diagrams and simulations also helps to illustrate complicated scientific concepts. Overall, Secret Space Escapes is a gripping and informative show that is worth watching. It provides viewers with a fascinating insight into the experiences of astronauts and highlights the dangers and challenges of space exploration. With powerful storytelling, scientific explanations, and excellent visuals, the show is an enjoyable and informative way to learn more about the wonders and perils of space travel.

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Fatal Re-entry
8. Fatal Re-entry
January 12, 2016
An astronaut performs an emergency procedure on an electrified panel to save a new ISS solar array. The pressures of the Space Race push Soviets to launch Soyuz 1 despite warnings. The first Korean astronaut gets the ride of her life during reentry.
Stranded
7. Stranded
December 22, 2015
A power failure occurs on the ISS forcing the crew to consider abandoning the station, although damage has been found on the shuttle that could comprise them upon reentry. During the first spacewalk a cosmonaut is nearly stranded after a suit malfunction.
Gasping for Air
6. Gasping for Air
December 15, 2015
A toxic leak threatens the lives of astronauts upon reentry. An epic mission to the Salyut space station takes an unexpected turn when the crew suffers from depressurization.
Solar Panel Crisis
5. Solar Panel Crisis
December 8, 2015
A spacewalker loses his vision and is locked outside his craft after a spacesuit malfunction.Cosmonauts are engulfed by a fire while still on the launchpad. T-4 seconds before launch a shuttle mission is aborted, but the crew doesn't know why.
Toxic Leak
4. Toxic Leak
December 1, 2015
A toxic ammonia leak endangers an entire crew; a cosmonaut narrowly survives re-entry, only to be stranded in the wilderness; a spacewalker's helmet fills with water, threatening to drown him in space.
Secret Mayday Mission
3. Secret Mayday Mission
November 24, 2015
A Space Shuttle crew discovers damage to protective tiles on the shuttle's underbelly that could kill them during re-entry in temperatures up to 3000 degrees.
Shipwrecked
2. Shipwrecked
November 17, 2015
In 1997 on board the Russian Space Station Mir a collision put a hole in the station and the vacuum of space bares down; another astronaut's first spacewalk becomes a nightmare when he and his partner have only the oxygen in their suits to survive.
Pilot
1. Pilot
November 10, 2015
Astronauts and cosmonauts battle a life-threatening fire and tackle an out-of-control cargo ship on the Russian space station, MIR. Astronaut Chris Hadfield's rookie spacewalk takes a terrifying turn.
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Secret Space Escapes is a gripping documentary show that aired on the Science Channel in 2015. It features the harrowing stories of astronauts who have faced near-death experiences during their space missions and the challenges they had to overcome to make it back home safely. The show is hosted by James E. Oberg, a former NASA engineer, space journalist and expert in human spaceflight, Asif Siddiqi, a historian who specializes in the history of space exploration, and actor Jack Dimich who provides the voice-over narration for the show.

Each episode of Secret Space Escapes focuses on a different astronaut and their specific incident. From malfunctioning life support systems to catastrophic equipment failure, the astronauts featured in the show overcome adversity and often use their ingenuity and resourcefulness to survive. The show offers a unique perspective on the challenges of space travel and highlights the dangers that astronauts can face during their missions.

One episode, for instance, follows the story of NASA astronaut Ron McNair, who was killed in the Challenger shuttle disaster in 1986. The episode explores the events leading up to the accident and how McNair's upbringing and dedication to his work as a scientist shaped his approach to space travel. Another episode recounts the story of the Soyuz 11 crew, who were the first people to inhabit a space station in orbit around Earth. Sadly, all three astronauts died due to a depressurization accident, making this incident one of the deadliest in the history of space flight.

Secret Space Escapes is both informative and suspenseful, detailing the astronauts' accounts of their survival stories while also explaining the science behind the technology used in space travel. Many of the stories featured in the show highlight the importance of teamwork and communication in space, demonstrating how the astronauts had to rely on each other during times of crisis.

The show also explores the psychological toll that being an astronaut can often take. The mental and emotional strain that can come with spending extended periods in isolation in space is not to be underestimated, as highlighted by the astronauts featured in Secret Space Escapes. Many of them experienced panic attacks, hallucinations, and sleep deprivation while in space, and some even suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after returning to Earth. The emotional depth of this aspect of space travel adds a human element to the series, which makes it all the more relatable for viewers.

Throughout the show, the visuals used are impressive and add to the overall viewing experience. Dramatic reenactments of the incidents provide viewers with a sense of the peril and the magnitude of the events while archive footage of NASA mission control centers and spacewalks gives a sense of authenticity to the show.

The show's producers have also done an excellent job of presenting the technical aspects of space flight in a manner that is accessible to a general audience. They explain complicated concepts and terminology in a way that is easy to understand, yet doesn't talk down to viewers. The use of diagrams and simulations also helps to illustrate complicated scientific concepts.

Overall, Secret Space Escapes is a gripping and informative show that is worth watching. It provides viewers with a fascinating insight into the experiences of astronauts and highlights the dangers and challenges of space exploration. With powerful storytelling, scientific explanations, and excellent visuals, the show is an enjoyable and informative way to learn more about the wonders and perils of space travel.

Secret Space Escapes is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (8 episodes). The series first aired on November 10, 2015.

Where to Watch Secret Space Escapes

Secret Space Escapes is available for streaming on the Science Channel website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Secret Space Escapes on demand at Google Play and Apple TV.

  • Premiere Date
    November 10, 2015
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (84)