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The Universe S2E8 — Space Travel
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The Universe•Season 2•Episode 8

Space Travel

7.8/10 · 106 votesFeb 5, 200845 min

Ranked #5 of 18 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

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When man finally broke free of the Earth's gravitational pull the dream of traveling to other planets became a reality. Today scientists are proposing a bizarre array of technologies in the hope of traveling faster through space, from space craft sporting sails that catch laser

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David Ackroyd

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Episode Summary

"Space Travel" is episode 8 of The Universe season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 106 votes, ranking #5 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on February 5, 2008.

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