Impossible Engineering

2015 – 2021
Ended
Documentary
~42m / ep
10 seasons
7.1/10

Behind every seemingly impossible marvel of modern engineering is a cast of historic trailblazers who designed new building techniques, took risks on untested materials and revolutionised their field. Each episode details how giant structures, record-beating buildings, war ships and spacecraft are built and work. As the show revels in these modern day creations, it also leaps back in time to recount the stories of the exceptional engineers whose technological advances made it all possible.

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Latest: Season 10 · 2021

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E1. World's Largest Crane Vessel
Jun 9, 2021 · 42m
The world's largest crane vessel pushes the limits of modern engineering.
E2. Mars Rover Declassified
Jun 16, 2021 · 42m
A brand-new Mars rover might discover extraterrestrial life.
E3. World's Greatest Submarine
Jun 23, 2021 · 42m
The deepest-diving submarine is a monumental feat of engineering.
E4. Abandoned Resurrection
Jul 7, 2021 · 42m
An abandoned power station is undergoing a cutting-edge reinvention.
E5. Firefighting Sky Giant
Jul 14, 2021 · 42m
Experts reveal the engineering behind the largest firefighting aircraft.
E6. Inside the Super Stadium
Jul 21, 2021 · 42m
Experts reveal the engineering behind the Singapore National Stadium.