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200878 minGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Scientific Research

BLAST!

200878 minGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

An international team of astrophysicists attempts to launch a multi-million dollar telescope on a NASA high-altitude balloon to study early galaxies.

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An international team of astrophysicists attempts to launch a multi-million dollar telescope on a NASA high-altitude balloon to study early galaxies.

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Paul Devlindirector

Werner Herzog

Werner Herzogcast

Mark Devlincast

Barth Netterfieldcast

Victor Davisoncast

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An international team of astrophysicists prepares to launch a multi-million dollar telescope aboard a NASA high-altitude balloon. Their mission spans from the Arctic to the Antarctic, aiming to find thousands of early galaxies. The project faces numerous challenges, including technical failures and harsh weather conditions. Over 78 minutes, the film captures the team's determination and the scientific risks involved in their quest to understand the origins of the universe.

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