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NOVA S53E1 — Asteroids: Spark of Life?

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NOVA•Season 53•Episode 1

Asteroids: Spark of Life?

7.3/10 · 58 votesJan 21, 202654 min

Ranked #10 of 13 in Season 53•−0.4 vs season avg

What if asteroids, long feared as destroyers of life, were key to our existence? Explore a revolutionary theory that these violent collisions provided the essential ingredients – water, minerals, and energy – needed to jumpstart life on Earth.

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Episode Summary

"Asteroids: Spark of Life?" is episode 1 of NOVA season 53. It scored 7.3/10 from 58 votes, ranking #10 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on January 21, 2026.

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