As 2024 draws to a close, Channel 4 offers a unique perspective on the year’s events with 2024: The Year From Space. Forget the usual news recaps; this documentary uses the watchful eyes of the thousands of satellites orbiting our planet to provide a truly global overview.
With over 7,000 satellites constantly snapping photos, there’s no shortage of imagery. And this program uses it to tell the story of 2024, from natural phenomena like solar eclipses and extreme weather events to human-made dramas such as national elections and, yes, even the Baltimore bridge collapse—apparently a disaster of such magnitude that it’s visible from space.
The program doesn’t just rely on satellite imagery. It weaves together news archives, user-generated content, and expert commentary to create a comprehensive, multi-faceted narrative. It’s a reminder of just how interconnected our world is and how even seemingly isolated events can have global repercussions.
2024: The Year From Space airs Monday, December 30th at 7:30 PM on Channel 4.
