BEHIND THE WINGS

#701 The Hurricane Hunters
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Flying straight into storms, these crews gather life-saving data from inside hurricanes.

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When others turn back, they fly straight into the eye of a storm. The Hurricane Hunters, an elite unit of aviators, use specialized aircraft to gather real-time data from inside hurricanes. From cutting-edge radar to autonomous drones deployed in-flight, this episode explores the high-risk missions, unique aircraft, and courageous crews who help improve hurricane forecasting, risking their lives to save others.


#702 Building the International Space Station
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How the largest spacecraft ever built taught us how to live and work in space.

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Orbiting 250 miles above Earth, the International Space Station is a marvel of engineering and global collaboration. Built by 15 nations over decades, it’s a laboratory, a gateway to deep space, and a home base for astronauts. Go behind the scenes to explore how the ISS was assembled in-orbit, what it takes to live and work in microgravity, and why this unique spacecraft continues to shape the future of human spaceflight.


#703 50 Years of the F-16
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Explore how the F-16 became a combat legend, and how it’s built today.

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Few aircraft have had the lasting impact of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. First flown in 1974, the F-16 was designed for agility, speed, and survivability. What began as an experimental idea became a mainstay of air forces around the world. Step inside the F-16 factory to see how it’s built, and onto Buckley Space Force Base where the Colorado Air National Guard continues to fly operational missions. From dogfights to deep strike missions, this episode traces the evolution of the F-16 and reflects on 50 years of innovation, adaptability, and frontline service.


#704 Unlocking Asteroid Secrets
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OSIRIS-REx's journey to asteroid Bennu reveals clues to how life on Earth first took shape.

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What can a 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid tell us about life on Earth? NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission set out to answer that question, traveling over 4 billion miles to collect a pristine sample from asteroid Bennu. This episode explores how the spacecraft was designed to meet its ambitious science goals, and how its discoveries may change our understanding of life’s origins and our place in the universe.