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Name: Disappearing Frontiers
Genre: Nature
Released: 2000-07-05

2000
1 Season

Disappearing Frontiers is a fascinating and visually stunning documentary series that explores some of the world's most remote and challenging frontiers. Produced by TVF International, the show takes viewers on a journey to discover the unique landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of these remote regions, while also highlighting the many threats and challenges facing them.

The show is presented by renowned explorer and photographer Philippe Cousteau Jr., who leads an expert team of fellow adventurers and environmentalists on a mission to uncover the secrets of these precious and fragile frontiers. From the rugged wilds of Alaska and the frigid Arctic to the lush tropical forests of South America and the arid deserts of Africa, Disappearing Frontiers offers a breathtaking and thought-provoking look at some of the most remote and beautiful places on earth.

Over the course of the series, viewers will be transported on a journey of discovery as they explore the many challenges facing these unique frontiers. Along the way, the team encounters a wide range of local communities, wildlife, and experts who share their knowledge and experiences of the regions they call home. From the impacts of climate change and deforestation to illegal poaching and human migration, the show highlights the many issues that threaten these delicate ecosystems and the people who depend on them.

Despite the many challenges facing these frontiers, the show also offers hope and inspiration in the form of innovative solutions and initiatives that are helping to protect and conserve these precious spaces. Whether it's the use of sustainable farming practices in Africa, the creation of protected marine reserves in the Arctic, or the preservation of traditional cultures and practices in the Amazon, Disappearing Frontiers shows that there is still much that can be done to safeguard these unique and irreplaceable places.

One of the standout features of the show is its incredible cinematography and stunning visuals. Shot in ultra-high-definition, Disappearing Frontiers captures the beauty and grandeur of these remote frontiers in exquisite detail. From the towering glaciers of Alaska and the vast savannas of Africa to the intricate rainforest ecosystems of South America, the show's incredible visuals bring these places to life in a way that is truly awe-inspiring.

Overall, Disappearing Frontiers is a captivating and insightful documentary series that offers a unique and powerful perspective on some of the world's most remote and challenging frontiers. With its stunning visuals, expert insights, and compelling storytelling, it is a must-watch for anyone interested in exploring the natural world and the many challenges facing it.

Disappearing Frontiers is a series that ran for 1 seasons (26 episodes) between July 5, 2000 and on TVF International

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Seasons

26. Disappearing Frontiers Episode26

July 5, 2000

Travel with Voyager's Grand Tour of Neptune and its moon Triton. Return to the center of the solar system as you take a computer generated flight over the structures and landmarks of Venus. Get a closer look at computational fluid dynamics, the science that describes how aircraft and missiles move through the air. A look at some of the weird and wonderful prototypes that have been considered for space flight.

25. Disappearing Frontiers Episode25

July 5, 2000

A fascinating and in-depth look at the formation of the universe and what exists there now.

24. Disappearing Frontiers Episode24

July 5, 2000

Discover facts and figures that would amaze you as we take a close look at the Space Shuttle. Moving on, learn how Mars has evolved over four and a half billion years in and take a look at the MR2 launch, where before manned flights into space, animals were the first explorers. Disappearing Frontier takes a look at their ventures.

23. Disappearing Frontiers Episode23

July 5, 2000

Before Apollo could transport 3 men over a quarter of a million miles to the moon, some questions of extreme importance had to be answered. This is the story of Gemini and its legacy to space flight.

22. Disappearing Frontiers Episode22

July 5, 2000

An entire episode dedicated to this history making space mission, that gave a new meaning to the term 'manned space flight'.

21. Disappearing Frontiers Episode21

July 5, 2000

Get a closer look at Haley's Comet as we visit the best known celestial traveler. More than a quarter of a century after its launch, Disappearing Frontier takes a look at Pioneer 10 as it continues to expand our knowledge of the solar system. Returning to the Voyager missions, this time we take a unique adventure searching for extraterrestrial life. Finally it's a return to Earth where the episode visits a Star Trek exhibition in London, where you can learn the facts behind this fictional icon.

20. Disappearing Frontiers Episode20

July 5, 2000

Scientists take risks and go to great lengths to further knowledge and developments. This has led to some major technological advances for space but can also lead to some horrific stories as seen in the ill fated flight of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Discover more and learn how the Ulysses mission yielded some unprecedented discoveries about the sun.

19. Disappearing Frontiers Episode19

July 5, 2000

It was Galileo who began an endless fascination with the Sun and its effects on the Earth. Journey through the Solar System as Disappearing Frontier looks at Earth's nearest neighbors.

18. Disappearing Frontiers Episode18

July 5, 2000

Explore our inter planetary neighbors with the voyager mission and take a trip from the Wright Brothers to Space Shuttles as we look at the development of aeronautics through the years.

17. Disappearing Frontiers Episode17

July 5, 2000

Journey back into space as this episode goes through some magnificent star gazing images. Continuing with Project Mercury, we learn just how vital it was in the success of the American Space Programme.

16. Disappearing Frontiers Episode16

July 5, 2000

Travel back in history again as we look at the early days of NASA and how Project Mercury got the USA back into the space race. Take a look at the men and women who live the dream of becoming an astronaut.

15. Disappearing Frontiers Episode15

July 5, 2000

Return to the International Space Station as Disappearing Frontier looks at the daily tasks astronauts are expected to undertake when working on this orbiting marvel. Discover how the spacecraft Ulysses used the gravity of Jupiter to bend its flight path and travel with the Magellen on its unprecedented flight over Venus.

14. Disappearing Frontiers Episode14

July 5, 2000

From the first venture outside a spacecraft in the 60's to today, we have come a long way. The International Space Station (ISS) perhaps best represents just what we have achieved, and it deserves the episodes_4-18 investigation into its construction. Discover just what it takes to become an astronaut when the episode looks at Ascan training. Theorists are already considering the emigration of humankind to Mars, but just how realistic is this. Find out in this episode of Disappearing Frontier.

13. Disappearing Frontiers Episode13

July 5, 2000

Mission STS91 takes you on a shuttle mission to recover an astronaut from the space station MIR. Discover what could be called the most complex commute ever known. Learn how scientists study meteorites and take a mega fast journey over California.

12. Disappearing Frontiers Episode12

July 5, 2000

Discover just how the press felt about the first manned space missions as this episode takes you back to the early days of NASA. Jump forward in time as the episode takes you to Mars, where NASA continues to try and make sense of the mysterious Martian environment.

11. Disappearing Frontiers Episode11

July 5, 2000

Find out about the challenge and the complexity of operating the NASA Hubble Space telescope. Journey into the world of space robotics where the viewer learns about the rapid development of automation for space exploration and earthly endeavors.

10. Disappearing Frontiers Episode10

July 5, 2000

Virtual reality has been an important development for space technology. This episode looks as the applications used both here on Earth and in Space. From virtual reality we move to scientific balloons where we learn how NASA scientists us the balloons to gather data in space. What exactly happens when comets impact is explored through incredible images captured during a six day cosmic collision with Jupiter. We examine how computer modeling technology has helped the development of modern medicine and study the work of those who make concept spacecraft a reality. Finally the episode take s a look at how the oil industry and prenatal care is given a boost with NASA developed software.

9. Disappearing Frontiers Episode9

July 5, 2000

An episode dedicated to the three Skylab missions. This gives a valuable representation of how man has adapted to working and living in space.

8. Disappearing Frontiers Episode8

July 5, 2000

Journey back to space where Disappearing Frontier takes an up close and personal look at the life aboard the space shuttle. Back on Earth we look at the inner workings of the space program in an in depth investigation into the Johnson Space Centre.

7. Disappearing Frontiers Episode7

July 5, 2000

The road to success does not come without problems. Disappearing Frontier reflects on space disasters that have astonished the world. Visit the World's finest facility for propulsion and materials testing, the White Sands Test Facility. Situated in the dessert, the facility challenges every aspect of each item designed for space flight.

6. Disappearing Frontiers Episode6

July 5, 2000

Some of the technology we know and rely upon on earth has a fascinating history thanks to NASA. Learn exactly how much we depend on spin-offs from space. Further investigation is given into what space lab experiments do to solve problems of the respiratory system that people suffer here on Earth. Find out why safety precautions in space labs are even more vital in space than they are here on earth. Discover more about the early years of NASA and how President Kennedy inspired the world.

5. Disappearing Frontiers Episode5

July 5, 2000

Find out how cameras aboard the ESA satellite study faraway galaxies in an effort to uncover the mystery of the origins and the future of the universe. Learn how space agencies are moving towards a permanent presence in space and how Russian space missions have been examining the interaction between the Sun and the Earth. Watch astronauts have fun with toys that work on the ground but change drastically in space in this fifth episode of Disappearing Frontiers.

4. Disappearing Frontiers Episode4

July 5, 2000

The Hubble telescope brings the viewer the latest pictures from the most powerful observatory ever built. Find out why micro-organisms from the ocean are being brought to outer space in the name of life sciences. Delve into the physics and chemistry behind NASA's experiments and open a window to the universe when the episode finds out how distant stars and galaxies are studied.

3. Disappearing Frontiers Episode3

July 5, 2000

Episode 3 returns the viewer to NASA's past history, revisiting a pilot of old. Jack Reeder started life at NASA in 1938 and became a true pioneer of aviation. Attention is turned onto the Hubble space telescope as the episode examines highly accurate and remarkable observations. Exploring further ways space technology has been adapted for terrestrial use, newly developed NASA technology is used in what is a miraculous development for cardiac arrest patients. A sleek new research craft may very well lead the way into affordable space access in the future in the form of the M-30. Finally, the episode shows the usefulness of space laboratories when conducting scientific research where gravity is an issue.

2. Disappearing Frontiers Episode2

July 5, 2000

Disappearing Frontier investigates Mars, explaining the phenomenal finding of the Mars Global Surveyor, which give an in depth view of the magnetosphere of Mars. A unique satellite probe unlocks the mysteries of the early evolution of the universe as it examines cosmic fossils. The science of space is used to solve earthbound mysteries when major medical breakthroughs arise from new space technologies. Viewers are also treated to the introduction of an astounding new space craft that remains tied to its orbiter by a 2 millimeter strand.

1. Disappearing Frontiers Episode1

July 5, 2000

The first episode of this series dives straight in, exploring everything from weightlessness to the latest gadgets used in space. The viewer is educated on how space travelers examine and confront the inherent problems associated with a lack of gravity and how potential astronauts will train for these conditions in what are known as 'neutral buoyancy' labs. The episode showcases some magnificent photography of Earth's continents and explains how much of the latest technology designed to explore the harshest places on Earth can often assist in the exploration of distant planets.

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Where to Watch Disappearing Frontiers

Disappearing Frontiers is available for streaming on the TVF International website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Disappearing Frontiers on demand at Amazon.