Smithsonian HD Network
Estados Unidos
Smithsonian HD Network apresenta programas documentais e factuais baseados nos arquivos e pesquisas da instituição. O canal foca em história americana, ciências naturais, exploração espacial e patrimônio cultural, frequentemente exibindo imagens de arquivo e comentários de especialistas. A programação aborda temas como tecnologia militar, paleontologia, aviação e a vida de presidentes dos EUA. O conteúdo é produzido em alta definição e evita intervalos comerciais durante muitos de seus blocos documentais. Está disponível por meio de operadoras de cabo e satélite em todos os Estados Unidos.
Os telespectadores podem acessar a grade do canal pelo guia de TV local ou pelo site da rede, que lista os próximos programas por data e horário. Alguns episódios também estão disponíveis para streaming sob demanda por meio de plataformas de TV por assinatura participantes. A rede não exibe filmes, videoclipes ou esportes ao vivo. Sua programação é voltada para um público interessado em conteúdo educativo e narrativa institucional, sem depender de reality shows ou segmentos de compras.
Programação
00:00 - 01:00
Air Disasters
Missed Opportunities
Series, Documentary, Aviation
Investigators struggle to explain why the plane slammed into a Portuguese mountaintop just minutes from the runway.
01:00 - 02:00
Air Disasters
Fight to the Death
Series, Documentary, Aviation
On 18 June 1972, British European Airways Flight 548 stalls and crashes in a field near Staines shortly after takeoff from London Heathrow Airport, killing all 118 people on board.
02:00 - 03:00
Air Disasters
Fatal Test Flight
Series, Documentary, Aviation, History
On Dec. 22, 1996, Airborne Express Flight 827 crashes into mountainous terrain near Narrows, Va., during a functional evaluation flight, killing all six occupants; the investigation finds that the pilots made improper flight control inputs.
03:00 - 04:00
Air Disasters
Terror Over Michigan
Series, Documentary, Aviation
After a Boeing 727's near-fatal nosedive over Michigan, investigators risk their own lives to determine what caused the aircraft to lose control.
04:00 - 05:00
Air Disasters
Explosive Proof
Series, Documentary, Aviation
The inside story of one of history's most infamous and complex investigations: the 1996 crash of TWA Flight 800.
05:00 - 06:00
Air Disasters
Cutting Corners
Series, Documentary, Aviation
The 2000 crash of an Alaska Airlines plane just off the California coast leads to a disturbing discovery about the company's cost-cutting procedures.
06:00 - 07:00
Air Disasters
Hudson River Runway
Series, Documentary, Aviation
US Airways Flight 1549 suffers a bird strike with a flock of Canada geese, causing both engines to fail.
07:00 - 08:00
Air Disasters
Deadly Detour
Series, Documentary, Aviation
The crew of a commuter flight over France makes a sightseeing detour that sets off a deadly chain of events.
08:00 - 09:00
Air Disasters
Icy Descent
Series, Documentary, Aviation
After experiencing icing conditions, a turboprop slams into an Argentine desert; investigators are mystified by what they uncover.
09:00 - 10:00
Air Disasters
System Breakdown
Series, Aviation, Documentary
Five aviation disasters and the changes they have forced air-traffic controllers to make.
10:00 - 11:00
Air Disasters
Tragedy on the Potomac
Series, Documentary, Aviation
On 13 January 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 stalls at 300 feet altitude, strikes a road bridge and crashes into the Potomac River, killing 78 people.
11:00 - 12:00
Air Disasters
Missing Over New York
Series, Documentary, Aviation
Avianca Flight 52 is delayed numerous times by bad weather en route; it is dangerously low on fuel as it attempts a landing at New York City.
12:00 - 13:00
Aerial America
New York City 24
Series, Documentary, Nature
An aerial tour of New York City, spanning the city's five boroughs, capturing man-made and natural wonders; revealing the ways its citizens live, work and play.
13:00 - 14:00
Aerial America
New Jersey
Series, Documentary, Nature
Explore the forests, shores, bridges and tunnels of one of American's 13 original states, New Jersey.
14:00 - 15:00
Aerial America
Pennsylvania
Series, Documentary, Nature
A high-flying tour of Pennsylvania.
15:00 - 16:00
Aerial America
Florida
Series, Documentary, Nature
An aerial tour of Florida's peninsula and panhandle celebrates the state's sights, unique history and lavish lifestyles.
16:00 - 17:00
Aerial America
West Virginia
Series, Documentary, Nature
Great mountain ranges; coal-based economy.
17:00 - 18:00
Aerial America
Arizona
Series, Documentary, Nature
A flight over Arizona explores the state's storied past, architectural achievements and landscapes, including America's natural wonder, the Grand Canyon.
18:00 - 19:00
Aerial America
Colorado
Series, Documentary, Nature
Alpine valleys; Rocky Mountains; Denver's towering skyscrapers.
19:00 - 20:00
Aerial America
Nebraska
Series, Documentary, Nature
Soaring above the Cornhusker State's vast farms, towering spires, desolate badlands and gleaming cities.
20:00 - 21:00
Aerial America
Mississippi
Series, Documentary, Nature
Mississippi from above; the state's unique beauty and history; mighty waters, ancient trails and the birth of the Delta Blues.
21:00 - 22:00
Aerial America
Southern California
Series, Documentary, Nature
A soaring tour over Southern California explores the stunning beaches, vast deserts, sprawling city and unique culture.
22:00 - 23:00
Aerial America
Man-Made Marvels
Series, Documentary, Nature
A coast-to-coast tour over America's man-made structures, old and new; the Statue of Liberty and the Golden Gate Bridge.
23:00 - 00:00
Aerial America
Kentucky
Series, Documentary, Nature
An aerial tour over Kentucky reveals a state of racetracks, country music highways, bourbon distilleries and a history of feuds and traditions.