Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Impossible Engineering looks at the history of pioneering modern-day mega structures. 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 revolutionized their field.

Chapters:
00:00:00 Heerema Sleipnnir, The World's Largest Crane Vessell
00:43:28 Triton 36000/2, World's Deepest Diving Submarine
01:26:47 Battersea Power Station, Rebuilding an Icon
02:09:37 ESA Rosalind Franklin Mars Rover, A Mission to Mars
02:52:46 747 Global Super Tanker, World's Largest Fire Fighting Machine
03:35:58 Singapore National Stadium, World's Largest Unsupported Dome
04:18:42 CH-53E Sikorsky Super Stallion, Record Breaking Heavy Lift Helicopter
05:01:36 Ship-to-Shore Connector, US Military's Most Advanced Hovercraft
05:44:39 Queensferry Crossing, Record Breaking Bridge
06:27:43 Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, Extreme Airborne Versatility

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This series was first broadcast in 2021

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Discover the best science, technology, and engineering shows. Explore amazing experiments, groundbreaking inventions, and the secrets behind incredible builds. Ignite your curiosity!

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