The Universe — Season 1, Episode 3: The End of the Earth: Deep Space Threats to our Planet
Documentary • 45 min • 9 seasons, 88 episodes • ★ 7.9/10
Episode synopsis
Asteroids, comets, gamma ray bursts and the sun all combine to make the Earth a dangerous place to live. NASA's top brass and other scientists are arming themselves with the latest technology to pre-empt an apocalyptic attack. Watch and investigate bizarre, and terrifying apocalyptic scenarios and the ways that scientists are racing against the clock to develop technology to defend our planet.
About The Universe
From the planets to the stars and out to the edge of the unknown, history and science collide in a wondrous yet deadly adventure through space and time.