“The Real Right Stuff” catapults viewers back to the late 1950s to tell the story of the nation’s first astronauts, known as the Mercury 7. Interlacing archival news and radio reports, newly transferred and previously unheard NASA mission audio recordings, and rare and unseen material, this documentary immerses viewers in one of the most dramatic […]
The second season premiere of National Geographic’s phenomenal hybrid series MARS is this Monday, November 12. Part dramatization, part documentary, all science, it’s a fascinating look at how we might get to, and survive on, Mars. The story sticks solidly to scientific facts while exploring the effects of such a mission on the human psyche. […]
Last year, National Geographic launched an ambitious hybrid series about the red planet. Half documentary, half drama, MARS presented a highly realistic interpretation of what it will be like to colonize Mars. The dramatized story told the tale of how the first colonists might make a permanent home for themselves. Interspersed with the story were […]
Anyone who’s attended San Diego Comic-Con knows it’s an almost magical time. Filled with fans who’ve come to see the people who create the things we love, those four days are pretty amazing. We at Three If By Space would like to share one of the most amazing events we’ve ever had the honor to […]
It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything new about the upcoming Cosmos: Possible Worlds. Thankfully, San Diego Comic-Con changed all that and gifted us with a new trailer, among other things. This new run for Cosmos explores, as the title implies, the possible worlds we may find out in the universe. The show also […]
National Geographic’s hybrid event series Mars returns for its second season in November! The show held a panel at San Diego ComicCon today, and released a trailer for the new season, which begins November 12. Here’s the panel description: The prospect of colonizing Mars and becoming an interplanetary species has never been more palpable. As […]
The year is 2033, and humanity’s first crewed mission to Mars is about to become a reality. As a clock counts down the final 90 seconds to landing, an expert crew of astronauts endures the final harrowing moments before touching down on the red planet. Even with the best training and resources available, the maiden […]
When you really think about the genre and the word, science fiction is “science” and “fiction”. More and more TV shows and films employ scientists in all sorts of fields to help consult on the wild ideas shown on the screen. There is almost always a basis in science for many of the things we see […]
It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything about the FOX revival of the much-loved Cosmos. Not surprisingly, it popped up during the Super Yawn Bowl and was definitely a bright spot in what turned out to be a fairly dull evening. The 30-second spot entitled Buckle Up is more of a visual pep rally […]
The original Cosmos hosted by the late Carl Sagan premiered over 30 years ago and was an instant hit with viewers worldwide. I don’t know of anyone who hasn’t at least heard of Cosmos and it’s about time it returned. In a time when we’re trying to spark an interest in the sciences we need […]
