Known Universe
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8 episodes
1. Surviving Outer Space
1. Surviving Outer Space
Known Universe examines how man will overcome the dangers in space where just surviving is a tense, daily challenge.
45min
May 4, 2011
2. Treasure Hunt
2. Treasure Hunt
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.
45min
May 11, 2011
3. Most Powerful Stars
3. Most Powerful Stars
Known Universe explores the secrets of the some of the most powerful stars in the universe.
45min
May 18, 2011
4. Extreme Space Tech
4. Extreme Space Tech
Known Universe examines how science is rethinking the physics of the universe to transform everyday items and technologies for use in space.
45min
May 25, 2011
5. Biggest Cosmic Blasts
5. Biggest Cosmic Blasts
National Geographic examines volcanic eruptions and their astonishing effects on humans and entire galaxies.
45min
Jun 1, 2011
6. Construction Zone
6. Construction Zone
Known Universe reveals the tools, techniques and materials we'll need to create homes and more amongst the stars.
45min
Jun 8, 2011
7. Escaping Earth
7. Escaping Earth
Engineering in space represents the future of human civilization but also poses some of our greatest technical difficulties.
45min
Jun 15, 2011
8. End of the World
8. End of the World
The world didn't end on 5/21/11 as some feared, but someday it will, and not just on Earth.
45min
Jun 22, 2011
