Journey into the Cosmos — Season 1, Episode 7: Life in Space

Episode synopsis

In the final episode of his program, Piero Angela, aboard the spaceship Noos, speeds through the billions of stars in our galaxy toward a distant, imaginary planet whose characteristics allow for the formation of life, albeit primordial. But is it really possible that other forms of life exist in the cosmos? Many scientists even believe it is probable. In the second part of the episode, Piero Angela takes us on another, equally captivating journey: a behind-the-scenes look at the program, revealing all the tricks that made the special effects possible: the flybys and landings on planets and satellites, the zero gravity inside and outside the spaceship, the three-dimensional effects of sandstorms, geygers, and lava flows, and finally, the ride through stars and galaxies outside our solar system.

About Journey into the Cosmos

Seven episodes explore the fascinating adventure of the universe. Scientific rigor is complemented by spectacular images created with the aid of cutting-edge technology and special effects, films, animated fact sheets, and astronomical instruments. Piero Angela connects with a replica of himself in space, AstroPiero. A second correspondent, Alberto Angela, connects with the study from astrophysics laboratories and observatories around the world.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Landing on the Moon, visiting Venus, Visiting and Descending into the Sun
• E2Exploration of Mars and the Moon Phobos, Asteroid Encounter, Flyby of Jupiter and Io
• E3Visiting Saturn, Titan, Uranus, Neptune, and the Oort Cloud
• E4Journey to the Outer Solar System
• E5Visit the Monsters of the Sky, Namely Supernovae, Pulsars, Quasars and Black Holes
• E6Man in Space and the Possibility of Adaptation