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Known Universe

Season 3 Episode 8: End of the World

The universe's fate is sealed, with its eventual destruction looming in the distant future, even as the apocalypse is momentarily stalled.

Season 3 Episodes:

Episode 1 Surviving Outer Space

1. Surviving Outer Space

Aired: May 5, 2011

The next episode delves into the harsh realities of human life in space, wher...

Episode 2 Treasure Hunt

2. Treasure Hunt

Aired: May 12, 2011

A team of space explorers embarks on a quest to uncover asteroids rich in val...

Episode 3 Most Powerful Stars

3. Most Powerful Stars

Aired: May 19, 2011

The next episode of Known Universe delves into the mysteries of the universe'...

Episode 4 Extreme Space Tech

4. Extreme Space Tech

Aired: May 26, 2011

The next episode explores the groundbreaking approaches scientists are taking...

Episode 5 Biggest Cosmic Blasts

5. Biggest Cosmic Blasts

Aired: Jun 2, 2011

The next episode explores the catastrophic power of volcanic eruptions, analy...

Episode 6 Construction Zone

6. Construction Zone

Aired: Jun 9, 2011

Exploring the innovative tools, techniques, and materials needed to construct...

Episode 7 Escaping Earth

7. Escaping Earth

Aired: Jun 16, 2011

The next episode explores the groundbreaking innovations of space engineering...

Episode 8 End of the World

8. End of the World

Aired: Jun 23, 2011

The universe's fate is sealed, with its eventual destruction looming in the d...

Info about Known Universe

Seasons: 3

Current Status: Ended

Network: National Geographic

Genres:Documentary