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Man vs. the Universe Season 1 Episodes

  • 2014-2014
  • 1 Season
  • Science Channel
  • Science Fiction
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In the three-part special MAN VS THE UNIVERSE Science Channel brings viewers a mind-blowing look at the innovative, high-tech work private businesses, engineers and scientists who are conquering the cosmos. In episode 1 we discover the Moon's enormous mineral wealth could create the world's first trillionaires. Who will be the first to stake claim to the riches of the Moon? Episode 2 reveals how experts are gearing up for a cosmic battle to hunt asteroids and prevent them from hitting us and wiping out an an entire city. Finally, in Episode 3 we meet. SpaceX founder Elon Musk as he prepares to make a private mission and colonization of Mars a reality.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

3 Episodes 2014 - 2014

Episode 1

Mining the Moon

Wed, Aug 13, 201443 mins

For the first time since the Cold War the Moon is inspiring a race. But this time around winning is not about proving military might it's about cold hard cash! The Moon's enormous mineral wealth could create the world's first trillionaires.

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Episode 2

How to Kill an Asteroid

Wed, Aug 20, 201442 mins

Asteroids have decimated life on Earth before and they will again. Across the globe, scientists, engineers and astronauts are gearing up for a cosmic battle to hunt asteroids and prevent them from hitting us

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Episode 3

Mars is Ours

Wed, Aug 27, 201443 mins

For decades humans have dreamed of going to Mars, and now we're finally on the brink of blasting off. With unprecedented access into SpaceX, Elon Musk will show the engineers making our mission to occupy Mars a reality.

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