Movies and TvShows featuring "space-probe" theme.

In the near future, the unmanned Pilgrim 7 space probe returns from Mars with soil samples potentially containing evidence of extraterrestrial life. The International Space Station intercepts the probe and retrieves the samples. A dormant cell from the sample grows into a multi-celled organism named Calvin. As the crew studies Calvin, it escapes its enclosure, devours a lab rat, and grows in size. Calvin attacks and kills the crew members, leading to a plan to vent the atmosphere and trap Calvin. The survivors lure Calvin into an escape pod and manually pilot it into deep space. However, North's pod is hit by debris, while Jordan is attacked by Calvin. North's pod flies into deep space, while Jordan's pod is opened by Vietnamese fishermen.

In "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home," the crew of the USS Enterprise travels back in time to the 1980s to retrieve humpback whales, which are the only beings that can communicate with an alien probe and save Earth from destruction. They face various challenges and comedic situations as they navigate through 1980s San Francisco and attempt to bring the whales back to the future.

Mac and Me is an adventure comedy film about a handicapped boy named Eric who forms a friendship with a friendly alien creature named Mac. Together, they embark on a journey to reunite Mac with his family and help him find a way back home to his own planet. Along the way, they face various challenges and obstacles, but their bond and determination never waver.

Absolutely Anything is a comedy sci-fi film about a man who is given the power to make absolutely anything happen by a group of aliens. With this newfound power, he goes on a series of misadventures, causing chaos and hilarity. As he tries to navigate the consequences of his actions, he learns valuable lessons about the power of his choices.

When a group of chimpanzees is sent into space to retrieve a lost spacecraft, they find themselves in a dangerous mission filled with alien encounters, self-sacrifice, and scatological humor.

A LEGO Brickumentary takes you behind the scenes of the iconic toy, exploring its impact on pop culture and showcasing the creativity of LEGO enthusiasts. From fan conventions to art exhibits and even space probes, this documentary reveals the wide range of ways LEGO has become more than just a toy.

Join National Geographic on an incredible adventure as we explore the wonders of the universe, from galaxies and cosmic rays to black holes and exoplanets.

The film tells the story of Opportunity, the Mars Exploration Rover, affectionately known as Oppy, which was initially expected to live for only 90 days but ultimately explored Mars for nearly 15 years. It follows Oppy's journey, the challenges faced by the rover, and the discoveries made on the red planet.

Roving Mars is a documentary film that showcases the engineering challenge of sending twin robotic probes, Spirit and Opportunity, to Mars. The film takes viewers through the entire mission, from the concept stage to the successful landing on Mars and the discoveries made by the rovers. It highlights the various obstacles faced by the mission, such as the harsh Martian environment, the search for water and signs of life, and the groundbreaking scientific achievements. Roving Mars provides an in-depth look at the people and technology behind this historic space exploration.

Space Amoeba (1970) tells the story of a giant space amoeba that lands on a tropical island and begins to wreak havoc. A group of scientists and adventurers must find a way to defeat the creature and save the island.

In Alien Planet, scientists and researchers embark on a groundbreaking expedition to an alien planet in search of extraterrestrial life forms. As they explore the planet, they encounter a diverse range of alien creatures and face various challenges. The documentary showcases the wonders and dangers of venturing into the unknown.

In The Alpha Incident, a space probe returning from Mars brings back a deadly alien organism. When the train carrying the probe and the organism stops at a remote train station, chaos ensues as the organism starts infecting the passengers. As scientists and government officials try to cover up the incident, a group of passengers must find a way to survive and stop the spread of the virus. With an ironic twist at the end, The Alpha Incident is a thrilling horror/sci-fi movie.

For two and a half years we followed the scientific team of the NASA Lucy Mission a mission that will unveil the origins of the Solar System and shared with them the many challenges they had to overcome such as a countdown to launch on time the building of the huge solar arrays or a pandemic.

Voyager: To the Final Frontier is a captivating documentary that delves into the epic voyage of the Voyager probes - Voyager 1 and Voyager 2. These pioneers of space exploration embarked on a historic mission to explore the outer reaches of our solar system and beyond. From their launch in the late 1970s to their breathtaking encounters with Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, this film provides a riveting account of their incredible journey. Join us as we uncover the secrets of the Voyager probes and their unprecedented contribution to our understanding of the cosmos.

Bugs Bunny is abducted by Marvin the Martian and brought to Mars to be the companion to his pet abominable snowman Hugo, who will "hug him and squeeze him and call him George."

Billions of years ago, Venus may have harbored life-giving habitats similar to those on the early Earth. Today, Earth's twin is a planet knocked upside down and turned inside out. Its burned-out surface is a global fossil of volcanic destruction, shrouded in a dense, toxic atmosphere. Scientists are now unveiling daring new strategies to search for clues from a time when the planet was alive.

A documentary exploring the possibility of life beyond Earth, focusing on space probes, Mars, Europa, Voyager 1, Titan, and the search for extraterrestrial life.

In Lifeform (1996), a biologist is sent to investigate an alien lifeform discovered on Mars. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a government conspiracy involving nuclear bombs, military bases, and a dangerous quarantine. With the help of a team of scientists and soldiers, he must find a way to contain the alien before it wreaks havoc on Earth.

May 9, 2003 - The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launches its unmanned spacecraft Hayabusa into orbit. Its mission is to collect samples from a near Earth asteroid named 25143 Itokawa. Hayabusa is scheduled to make contact with the asteroid in November 2005. As the spacecraft approaches its rendezvous date with the asteroid problems arise for the JAXA staff back on Earth.