In April 1981, the first Space Shuttle launched, ushering in a new era of space exploration. Unlocking the secrets of the cosmos requires intricate machines, and what's under their hood is nothing short of rocket science.
Since the dawn of time, humans have braved the tides and waves, navigating one of the most powerful forces on Earth. Takes a look inside the cutting-edge technology that broke the barriers to extreme water travel.
The C5 Galaxy is nicknamed the `Screaming Giant' for a good reason; the Airbus tanker craft has revolutionised flight, extending the range and reach of military jets with unprecedented refuelling capabilities.
Ice breakers provide a lifeline in places aircraft can't easily reach; secret ingredients go into a snow plough so trains don't derail in icy regions; an all-terrain vehicle moves through snow where others would sink.
A Bagger dragline excavator that can produce enough raw material to power a small city in a day; a Big Red oil pump that puts a new spin on an age-old tech.
The world's largest 3D printer prints a full vehicle; a tunnel boring machine is used to build an underground highway; engineers design a machine that creates single-piece metal parts.
Garnet Williams
Narrator
