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This is the story of two of the biggest scientific breakthroughs of the 21st century, told by the incredible scientists who made them happen. The first, LIGO’s measurement of gravitational waves coming from a black hole merger, and the second, the Event Horizon Telescope’s image of a black hole. Subscribe to Blueprint: https://bit.ly/blueprintitvs The behind-the-scenes guide to the biggest missions in space exploration, told by the scientists and engineers working to uncover some of our Universe’s biggest mysteries. Are there other planets like Earth? Can we live on the Moon? How did the Universe begin? Will we ever find life on Mars? Each standalone film tells the stories of the incredible breakthroughs that revolutionised our understanding of space exploration, tackling the latest scientific research and revealing astonishing new theories and discoveries. These billion-dollar missions took decades to plan and execute, with the very real possibility of failure at any time. But the commitment of the scientists and engineers behind them never wavered. Secrets of the Universe is an incredible tale of space exploration, but it is also a moving human story about the perseverance of the world’s best space scientists, and the dedication of humankind to uncovering the truths of our Universe. This film was first broadcast: 2022 Watch More Documentaries True Lives - https://bit.ly/3A8xRMJ Our History - https://bit.ly/3rUpdhL Our World - https://bit.ly/3ftuckM Our Stories - https://bit.ly/3ynfFyk Taste - https://bit.ly/3OZoDcV Up Close - https://bit.ly/3zMSJ1H Crime Up Close - https://bit.ly/CrimeUpClose Discover the best science, technology, and engineering shows. Explore amazing experiments, groundbreaking inventions, and the secrets behind incredible builds. Ignite your curiosity! Content distributed by ITV Studios. #science #technology #engineering