As a massive force in the early solar system, Jupiter acted like a cosmic wrecking ball, influencing the trajectory of various celestial bodies. Its immense gravity not only altered the course of comets, delivering essential water to Earth, but it may have also played a critical role in the arrival of the asteroid that ultimately led to the extinction of the dinosaurs. Jupiter's power was pivotal in both the chaos of the cosmos and the nurturing of life on our planet.
Show
NOVA
Episode
S46E14
Air Date
Jul 31, 2019
Season 46 Episodes
S46E01
Pluto and Beyond
S46E02
Einstein's Quantum Riddle
S46E03
Kïlauea: Hawai'i on Fire
S46E04
Decoding the Great Pyramid
S46E05
Rise of the Rockets
S46E06
The Next Pompeii
S46E07
Saving the Dead Sea
S46E08
Inside the Megafire
S46E09
First Horse Warriors
S46E10
Lost Viking Army
S46E11
Back to the Moon
S46E12
The Planets: Inner Worlds
S46E13
The Planets: Mars
S46E14
The Planets: Jupiter
S46E15
The Planets: Saturn
S46E16
The Planets: Ice Worlds
S46E17
Why Bridges Collapse
S46E18
Look Who's Driving
S46E19
Rise of the Mammals
S46E20
Dead Sea Scroll Detectives
S46E21
Decoding Da Vinci
S46E22
The Violence Paradox
S46E23
Animal Espionage