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Man vs. the Universe

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  • 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.

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Matthew F. Reyes
Self
Kai Staats
Mars Desert Research Station crew member
Andy Filo
Self

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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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