American science fiction television series "Quantum Leap" has been rebooted with a new cast by NBC. The new version of the iconic show was aired on Monday, September 19, at 10 pm ET on NBC. NBC’s original Quantum Leap was successfully aired for five seasons between 1989 and 1993.

"Quantum Leap", as the original, was a hit.

A small spacewalk demonstrates a quantum leap in China's extraterrestrial ambitions

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China’s ET ambitions

According to an AFP report, astronauts at China's new space station conducted their first spacewalk July 4, state media reported, as Beijing presses on with its extraterrestrial ambitions. It was only the second time the country's astronauts have stepped out of their craft while in space.

Longest crewed mission

Three Chinese spacemen blasted off in June, docking at the Tiangong station where they are to remain for three months in China's longest crewed mission to date. On Sunday morning, two of them exited the core cabin, said state broadcaster CCTV.

First of the two walks

Television footage showed the astronauts preparing for the spacewalk by donning gear and conducting health checks while exercising in the cabin. The astronauts were later shown opening the cabin door and exiting the module, in the first of two spacewalks planned for the mission -- both expected to last six or seven hours.

6,000 hours of training

The launch of China's first crewed mission in nearly five years is a matter of huge prestige for the country, as Beijing marks the 100th anniversary of the ruling Communist Party this month with a massive propaganda campaign. To prepare, the crew underwent more than 6,000 hours of training.

Nearly a dozen launches

The Chinese space agency is planning a total of 11 launches through to the end of next year, including three more manned missions that will deliver two lab modules to expand the 70-tonne station, along with supplies and crew members.

Quantum Leap concept

The concept involves military personnel and scientists collaborating to work on Dr. Sam Beckett's project. Ben Song, a physicist, jumps into an accelerator which gets an upgrade by special effects, and he goes back into other people's lives. Just like earlier, it will establish a historic moment having songs by Duran Duran and David Bowie.

However, physicist Ben Song's jump seems a mystery to his fiancée Addison and colleagues. Addison is a hologram that assists Ben.

The recent Top Gun: Maverick star Lee looks solid as the lead. Going between present and past gives it more of a dimension.

A career military man heads the team at home, and Addison has problems with Ben's lost memories. Quantum Leap successfully distinguished itself back in the day when it used the format to explore history and social issues. Even though the show was not massively successful, it managed to get five seasons before shutting down.

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Q1. What is Quantum Leap about?
A1. The concept involves military personnel and scientists collaborating to work on Dr Sam Beckett's project. Ben Song, a physicist, jumps into an accelerator which gets an upgrade by special effects, and he goes back into other people's lives.

Q2. Who is the lead star in Quantum Leap?
A2. Lee, the recent Top Gun: Maverick star.

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Quantum Leap is back on TV. Where to watch, key details here

Quantum Leap showcases military personnel and scientists collaborating to work on Dr. Sam Beckett's project. Ben Song, a physicist, jumps into an accelerator which gets an upgrade by special effects, and he goes back into other people's lives

A small spacewalk demonstrates a quantum leap in China's extraterrestrial ambitions

China’s ET ambitions

Longest crewed mission

First of the two walks

6,000 hours of training

Nearly a dozen launches

Quantum Leap concept

FAQs

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Quantum Leap is back on TV. Where to watch, key details here

Quantum Leap showcases military personnel and scientists collaborating to work on Dr. Sam Beckett's project. Ben Song, a physicist, jumps into an accelerator which gets an upgrade by special effects, and he goes back into other people's lives

A small spacewalk demonstrates a quantum leap in China's extraterrestrial ambitions

​China’s ET ambitions

​Longest crewed mission

​First of the two walks

​6,000 hours of training

​Nearly a dozen launches

Quantum Leap concept

FAQs

Read More News on

China’s ET ambitions

Longest crewed mission

First of the two walks

6,000 hours of training

Nearly a dozen launches