Known Universe
Travel through the universe to explore the really big questions. Is there life on other planets? Just how big was the Big Bang? What would traveling at "warp speed" really look like? Could wormholes make time travel a reality? Could life on earth survive another huge meteor strike like the one that took out the dinosaurs?
- 2009-2011
- 3 seasons
- National Geographic Channel
- Documentary
Travel through the universe to explore the really big questions. Is there life on other planets? Just how big was the Big Bang? What would traveling at "warp speed" really look like? Could wormholes make time travel a reality? Could life on earth survive another huge meteor strike like the one that took out the dinosaurs?
Season 3 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2011
Episode 1
Surviving Outer Space
Thu, May 5, 2011 46 mins
Known Universe examines how man will overcome the dangers in space where just surviving is a tense, daily challenge.
Episode 2
Treasure Hunt
Thu, May 12, 2011 46 mins
From asteroids containing more metal than ever mined on Earth to planets that may have liquid diamond oceans, man's treasure hunts move into Space and may change our very definition of treasure.
Episode 3
Most Powerful Stars
Thu, May 19, 2011 46 mins
Known Universe explores the secrets of the some of the most powerful stars in the universe.
Episode 4
Extreme Space Tech
Thu, May 26, 2011 46 mins
Known Universe examines how science is rethinking the physics of the universe to transform everyday items and technologies for use in space.
Episode 5
Biggest Cosmic Blasts
Thu, Jun 2, 2011 46 mins
National Geographic examines volcanic eruptions and their astonishing effects on humans and entire galaxies.
Episode 6
Construction Zone
Thu, Jun 9, 2011 45 mins
Known Universe reveals the tools, techniques and materials we'll need to create homes and more amongst the stars.
Episode 7
Escaping Earth
Thu, Jun 16, 2011 45 mins
Engineering in space represents the future of human civilization but also poses some of our greatest technical difficulties.
Episode 8
End of the World
Thu, Jun 23, 2011 45 mins
The world didn't end on 5/21/11 as some feared, but someday it will, and not just on Earth.