Engineering by Catastrophe (2026)

Engineering by Catastrophe (2026)

First Air Date:2026, May 24
Last Air Date:2026, June 28
Status:Returning Series
Seasons:1
Episodes:6
Episode Runtime:60 min
Countries:United States of America
Production:National Geographic, WildBear Entertainment, Blue Ant Studios

Overview:

Engineering by Catastrophe explores how today’s most advanced structures are shaped by the disasters of the past. From spacecraft and skyscrapers to tunnels and flood barriers, each episode unpacks the engineering innovations behind modern marvels - and the catastrophic failures that inspired them.