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MythBusters S2E16 — Ming Dynasty Astronaut

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MythBusters•Season 2•Episode 16

Ming Dynasty Astronaut

6.7/10 · 3 votesDec 5, 2004

Ranked #16 of 17 in Season 2•−0.6 vs season avg

Will Buster survive an explosive launch into space? Will a stunt double lose his head at the hands of a killer fan, as the MythBusters search for a source of free energy?

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Ming Dynasty Astronaut

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Viewers-Choice/Christmas Special

Cast6

Adam Savage

Adam Savage

Self - Host

Jamie Hyneman

Jamie Hyneman

Self - Host

Kari Byron

Kari Byron

Self - Host

Tory Belleci

Tory Belleci

Self - Host

Grant Imahara

Grant Imahara

Self - Host

Robert Lee

Robert Lee

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Episode Summary

"Ming Dynasty Astronaut" is episode 16 of MythBusters season 2. It scored 6.7/10 from 3 votes, ranking #16 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on December 5, 2004.

Next: E17 · Viewers-Choice/Christmas Special Best of Season 2