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1. Mega Disasters (2006–2008)
Episode: Asteroid Apocalypse (2006)

TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary

Many scientists now believe that a "killer asteroid" wiped out the dinosaurs and 70% of all living things 160-million years ago. How likely is it that a similar event can occur again? In ... See full summary »

Stars: J.V. Martin, Roger Tilling

Votes: 11

2. PBS Space Time (2015– )
Episode: 5 Ways to Stop a Killer Asteroid (2015)

11 min | Documentary, Talk-Show

Humankind has developed to the point that we have the technology to defend the Earth form danger asteroid impact.

Star: Matthew O'Dowd

3. Nova (1974– )
Episode: Asteroid: Doomsday or Payday? (2013)

TV-PG | 54 min | Documentary

The dichotomy that surrounds asteroids is examined. On the one hand, a large asteroid could end life on Earth. On the other hand, however, some asteroids could provide a massive payday for intrepid entrepreneurs.

Directors: Jonathan Challis, David Hutt, Brian Leckey | Stars: Craig Sechler, Ed Lu, Mark Boslough, Dan Durda

Votes: 66

4. The New Frontier (2015–2018)
Episode: The Planet Makers (2015)

24 min | Documentary

The left over detritus of planet formation gets little coverage in the popular press until an errant chunk whizzes close to the earth. But as of 2015 no less that the 6 comets and 14 ... See full summary »