Man vs. the Universe

Man vs. the Universe (2014)

EndedDocumentary showScience-Fiction

Mankind has long been at the mercy of the cosmos – subject to the often violent happenings of the boundless universe that exists beyond the confines of Earth's atmosphere. But today humans are taking huge steps to claim space for their own design, evolution and survival in what is becoming a new race for space. In the all-new three-part special "Man vs. the Universe" The Science Channel is bringing viewers a mind-blowing look at the innovative, high-tech work private businesses, engineers and scientists are doing to occupy Mars, mine the Moon's fertile grounds and keep asteroids from destroying life on Earth.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 22:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03Mars Is OursAug. 27, 2014
S01E02How to Kill an AsteroidAug. 20, 2014
S01E01Mining the MoonAug. 13, 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Man vs. the Universe' premiere?

'Man vs. the Universe' premiered on August 13, 2014.

Who hosted the TV show 'Man vs. the Universe'?

The TV show 'Man vs. the Universe' was hosted by Josh Richards.

How many episodes does 'Man vs. the Universe' have?

The TV show 'Man vs. the Universe' has 6 episodes.

What is the genre of 'Man vs. the Universe'?

'Man vs. the Universe' falls under the genre of documentary.

What were the challenges that Josh Richards had to face in 'Man vs. the Universe'?

In 'Man vs. the Universe,' Josh Richards had to face challenges like riding a homemade rocket, experiencing zero gravity hand to hand combat, and land-speed racing.

In which country was the TV show 'Man vs. the Universe' produced?

'Man vs. the Universe' was produced in the United States.

What is the duration of each episode of 'Man vs. the Universe'?

Each episode of 'Man vs. the Universe' has a duration of 60 minutes.

How long did it take to produce 'Man vs. the Universe'?

It is not mentioned on epguides.tv how long it took to produce 'Man vs. the Universe.'

Who was the production company responsible for 'Man vs. the Universe'?

Working Dog Productions was the production company responsible for 'Man vs. the Universe.'

What was the inspiration behind the TV show 'Man vs. the Universe'?

The inspiration behind the TV show 'Man vs. the Universe' was to explore different scientific concepts and challenge the human limits.

Has 'Man vs. the Universe' won any awards?

No record of 'Man vs. the Universe' winning any awards is mentioned on epguides.tv.

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Also known as

  • A Conquista do Universo (Brazil)
  • Das Universum: Chance oder Gefahr? (Germany)
  • Человек и Вселенная (Russian Federation)
  • La conquista del Universo (Spain)

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