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NOVA•Season 53•Episode 12

Space Wars

8.2/10 · 21 votesOct 7, 202654 min

Ranked #2 of 13 in Season 53•+0.5 vs season avg

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An arms race is escalating above us, as military powers vie for control of space. Discover how satellites we rely on are vulnerable to attack, how debris is filling increasingly crowded orbits, and what can be done to protect them.

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Asteroids: Spark of Life?

E2 7.3

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E3 7.6

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E4 7.3

Mammal Origins

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Stone Age Temple Mystery

E6 7.7

Return to the Moon

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Rain Bombs

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Athens: Birth of Democracy

E9 8.0

The Battle to Breathe

E10 7.8

Knowledge Keepers

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Episode Summary

"Space Wars" is episode 12 of NOVA season 53. It scored 8.2/10 from 21 votes, ranking #2 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on October 7, 2026.

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