The Great Acceleration

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The Great Acceleration: Exploring the Universe
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Exploring the Universe
Season 1  |  Episode 1  |  ABC  |  August 18, 2020

Science
9-10 11-12
Classification: Parental Guidance Classification: Parental Guidance

This science-history series investigates the blistering pace of human endeavour and discovery. Dr Shalin Naik begins by exploring the ambitious space shuttle mission and the future colonisation of Mars.

This science-history series investigates the blistering pace of human endeavour and discovery. Dr Shalin Naik begins by exploring the ambitious space shuttle mission and the future colonisation of Mars.

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