Astronaut Tim Peake gives his unique perspective as he embarks on a journey through the universe. Along the way, he explores planets, stars, black holes and what it is like to live in space.
EPISODE 1
The Planets
Tim travels deep into the outback of Western Australia to observe the Milky Way through clear skies. After looking up at the stars with British astronomer Dr Natasha Hurley-Walker, Tim discovers what makes the planets so different from one another.
EPISODE 2
Stars & Black Holes
Tim unravels the mystery of what stars are made of, how long they live and what happens when they die. He witnesses a total solar eclipse, discovers how enormous the sun is and learns how black holes are formed.
EPISODE 3
Living in Space
Tim recalls the daunting moment of his first space walk and explores life on the space station, coping with weightlessness, space food and going to the loo. To see the challenges of living on Mars, Tim visits Biosphere 2 in Arizona.
Tim Peake
Oliver Wright
