The Planets and Beyond — Season 1, Episode 8: The Moon: Earth's Guardian Angel

Episode synopsis

Astronaut Mike Massimino reveals the mysterious secrets of the moon, a world permanently tied to Earth; using new research, he uncovers the mysterious origin of the moon and how it kick-started life on Earth.

About The Planets and Beyond

The story of the discovery and exploration of the planets, revealing the deepest secrets of our neighbors in space.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Jupiter: King of the Planets
• E2Mars: The Definitive Guide
• E3Venus: The Hell Planet
• E4Saturn: Mysteries Among the Rings
• E5Planet 9: The Lost World
• E6Pluto: The Secret Science
• E7Alien Worlds: Stranger Than Fiction