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Asteroid Quest

Asteroid Quest is a captivating documentary that explores the untold secrets of asteroids and the groundbreaking missions that reveal their mysteries.

Produced by

Bertrand Jack and Daniel Loyer

Directed by

Bertrand Jack and Daniel Loyer

Project Description

Discover the science behind the hit film, “Don’t Look Up”. Not only could large asteroids strike our planet, but they also hold incredible secrets.

SUMMARY

For more than two hundred years, astronomers have been wondering what asteroids are actually like. They believe that these primitive rocks have been concealing countless secrets for billions of years: they are time capsules that will allow them to go back in time to the formation of the solar system and the creation of Earth. Recently, major space agencies around the world have sent unmanned missions to asteroids. The most daring ones are collecting samples and bringing them back to Earth. These expeditions hold a host of surprises for researchers and shake up our understanding of these celestial bodies. At first glance, it appears unlikely that they can threat us. But, while some circle the sun, like planets, others cross paths with Earth’s orbit. What seemed like science fiction, has now become reality: in order to avoid a cataclysmic collision, we are currently learning how to deflect asteroids from their celestial path !

About the Director

Bertrand Loyer is an accomplished filmmaker with over 25 years of experience in producing and directing captivating science and wildlife documentaries. As the founder of Saint Thomas Productions, he has helmed more than 75 blue-chip films, constantly pushing the boundaries of storytelling and visual innovation. Bertrand's passion for documentaries and his relentless pursuit of new narratives have earned him nearly 100 awards from international festivals.


With his latest project, "Asteroid Quest," Bertrand takes audiences on an extraordinary journey into the fascinating world of asteroids. 

Screening Details

Project Runtime

40:00

Programming Block

Cosmic Frontiers: An Interstellar Journey

Screening Day & Time

May 03, 10:30 AM

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