A selection of movies/Radio Maximum
In 1999, the UN General Assembly announced the annual World Space Week from October 4 to 10. Such dates were not chosen by chance.
The specified dates are related to such events as the launch of the first artificial Earth satellite “Sputnik I” on October 4, 1957 and the entry into force of the Treaty on the Principles of States' Activities in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space on October 10, 1967.
By drawing the attention of humanity to these two important events, the contribution made by space science and technology to the improvement of human living conditions is celebrated at the international level.
To this day, Radio Maximum has prepared a selection of the best books, films and TV series about space. , which everyone should definitely read or watch.
Books about space
1. “Oceans beyond the borders of the Earth”, Hand Kevin Peter
We often look to Mars as the most promising place to look for life beyond Earth, but recent exploratory missions have shown that the most habitable bodies in the Solar System lie much further out in space. Under the icy crust of the moons of Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune, huge subsurface oceans are hidden, which together contain 50 times more liquid water than all the oceans on Earth.
“Oceans Beyond Earth” is a fascinating science story about how the combination of planetary science, biology and engineering expands our understanding of space, oceans and, in fact, life itself.
“Oceans Beyond Earth”
2. “First Light”, Emma Chapman
Emma Chapman's book sheds light on these dark times, painting the story of the first stars, hundreds of times bigger and millions of times brighter than the Sun, lonely giants that burned violently and died young in super-powerful explosions.
The scientist explains, how these stars formed, why they were so unusual, and what they can tell us about the modern universe. It also invites a look at the huge new telescopes that will peer into the past, looking for traces of such stars, and move this period in the history of the universe from theoretical physics to observational astronomy.
“First Light” < h4>3. “All these worlds are yours”, Willis John
John Willis, a Canadian astronomer and popularizer of science, reflects on where extraterrestrial life might be hiding and how to look for it. Drawing on classic works in astrobiology, analyzing the latest discoveries made by the Kepler telescope, the Curiosity rover and the New Horizons probe, Willis explores the prospects for discovering life in our galaxy.
It offers a peek under the ice caps of Mars, invites you to dive into the subsurface oceans of Europa and Enceladus, encourages you to imagine an alternative chemistry that could become the basis of life on Saturn's moon Titan, and also weighs the chances of finding a “second Earth” among the billions of exoplanets outside the Solar System.
“All these worlds are yours”
4. “New Dark Ages. Book 1. Colony”, Max Kidruk
“Colony” is the first book from the fantasy series “New Dark Ages” about the world in the 22nd century. This is a story about the fact that man, despite all the achievements of civilization, does not change, and neither the increase in life expectancy, nor even the transformation into a two-planet species guarantees salvation for mankind.
“New Dark Ages”
5. “Horses on the Shuttle”, Mullane Mike
In 1978, the first group of space shuttle astronauts – twenty-nine men and six women, who would spend the most turbulent years of the space shuttle program at NASA – were introduced to the public. Among them was US Air Force Colonel Mike Mullane, who in his memoir “Riding the Shuttle” dispels the heroic halo around the astronaut corps and portrays them as they are – ordinary people.
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“Rides on the shuttle”
Films and series about space
1. Lunar fault (2022 rk)
Intensive mining of minerals on the Moon and ignoring the warnings of experts cause tragic consequences: a huge piece of the Earth's satellite breaks off and rushes uncontrollably towards the planet. Humans have only a few hours to stop a catastrophe that threatens to destroy the Earth. Aviation entrepreneur Steve Sawyer enlists the help of his wife Amanda to solve the catastrophic situation.
If they do not manage to find a way to solve the problem in time, a meteorite rushing towards the planet will have to be neutralized with the help of powerful explosives, which could lead to to unforeseen consequences…
3. A million miles away (year 2023)
Jose Hernandez was born in a family of Mexican immigrants in California. In the 1960s, the family constantly moved from place to place to work on the harvest in different regions. The nomadic life is a thing of the past when an experienced teacher recognizes Jose's unique intelligence and potential, after which she advises his parents to settle in one place so that the boy can get a stable education.
Years pass, Jose successfully graduates from a prestigious college and starts working on the realization of a cherished dream: to become an astronaut. Faced with repeated rejections from NASA, the boy does not give up, but continues to hone his skills, striving to stand out from other candidates…
4. Constellation (year 2024)
A crew of five aboard the International Space Station face a puzzling situation due to space debris, leading to the mysterious death of Commander Paul Lancaster. As events unfold, Swedish astronaut Lars Eriksson makes a spacewalk to assess the damage and discovers a strange anomaly: a Soviet-era cosmonaut suit.
As the situation finally spirals out of control, the team members, including Joe, forced to evacuate to Earth. But after returning to the planet, the woman unexpectedly discovers that reality is not as she remembered it…
5. Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scarring One (Year 2024)
Preparations for battle against the merciless Motherworld are in full swing. This is how bonds are formed, heroes appear and legends are created.