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2020168 minTV-PGdocumentary

4.3/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Space Exploration Technology Innovation

Alien Worlds

2020168 minTV-PGdocumentary

4.3/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Explore alien life across galaxies through scientific imagination.

Space Exploration Technology Innovation

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Nigel Paterson,

Daniel M. Smith

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Explore alien life across galaxies through scientific imagination.

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Suzy Boylesdirector

Nigel Paterson

Nigel Patersondirector

Ben Wilsondirector

Tim Lambertdirector

Daniel M. Smithdirector

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Applying the laws of life on Earth to the rest of the galaxy, this series blends science fact and fiction to imagine alien life on other planets.

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