Season 1 Episode 1
Space Greed
Documentary • Science
Season 112 Episodes
Strange Space RecipesS1 E20Scientists are developing strange, cutting-edge ways to use naturally occurring resources like space rocks and astronaut blood to make deep space missions or long-term space colonies possible.
World Wide WifiS1 E19Several space entrepreneurs and corporations are developing advanced networks of satellites.
Space & ShelterS1 E18Scientists develop super-efficient living quarters for astronauts.
Traveling So Fast Time Slows DownS1 E17As private space entrepreneurs develop super-fast propulsion systems, it might one day be possible for a corporation to take full advantage of the time-bending science of special relativity.
Space as a Tax HavenS1 E16The Panama papers, offshore banking, Swiss banks and Dubai; for the ultra-wealthy, one of the fun parts of making money is avoiding taxes on it; whether it's mining asteroids or making rockets to reach them, space could be an astronomical payday.
Mad Scientists In Outer SpaceS1 E15The unique properties of space make it ideal for some world-changing scientific experiments.
Space PiratesS1 E14Between advanced satellites and tons of precious resources the future of space exploration looks to be highly profitable.
Looting the Moon for Trillions of DollarsS1 E5The moon is rich in rare earths, metals, and the highly sought-after isotope Helium 3; with NASA planning to make a manned return trip to the moon by 2024, some giant corporation could turn moon dust into a cosmic-sized payday.
Carbon Costs: Is Space Exploration Even Worth It?S1 E4There are only a handful of rocket launches every year, but that could change; each rocket that gets fired off has an impact on the atmosphere; Earth may not be able to survive hundreds, or even thousands, of fuel-burning rocket launches every year.
Terraforming: Can We Build a Planet B?S1 E3Once humans have managed to get a handle on building structures to live on the harsh, dangerous surfaces of other celestial bodies, what is to stop them from trying to change entire planets to suit their needs?
Sol Ownership: Can a Corporation Own the Sun?S1 E2Human needs have always created opportunities for human greed; energy might be the most crucial need of all; if, one day, an ambitious corporation was able to control the sun, could there end up being a subscription fee for sunlight?
Declaring Martian LawS1 E1Space is home to crucial resources, important discoveries, and big potential profit; examining whether outer space could become a place where billionaires and mega-corporations operate above and out of the reach of the law.
Declaring Martian LawSeason 1 Episode 1
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