Episode
NOVA: Back to the Moon
Overview
On the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing, NOVA looks ahead to the hoped-for dawn of a new age in lunar exploration. This time, governments and private industry are working together to reach our nearest celestial neighbour. But why go back? The Moon can serve as a platform for basic astronomical research; as an abundant source of rare metals and hydrogen fuel; and ultimately as a stepping stone for human missions to Mars and beyond. Join the next generation of engineers that aim to take us to the Moon, and discover how our legacy of lunar exploration won't be confined to the history books for long.
Details
- Series
- NOVA
- Season
- Season 46
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 2019-07-10
- Runtime
- 55 min
Episode context
Back to the Moon is Episode 11 in Season 46 of NOVA. It aired on 2019-07-10. The runtime is 55 min.
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