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Released
2016 · FILM

The Search for Life in Space

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Runtime
32 min
Documentary

Synopsis

The Search for Life in Space explores the possibility of life beyond Earth, taking viewers from the depths of the Pacific Ocean to the far reaches of space. Using imagery from the world's most powerful telescopes, the documentary examines environments such as the surface of Mars, the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn, the lava fields of Hawaii, and deep-sea thermal vents. In these extreme locations, astrobiologists search for clues about how life can emerge. The film highlights the discovery of potentially Earth-like planets and invites viewers to consider fundamental questions about humanity's origins and its place in the universe.

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Principal cast & crew: 11

These are the principals we have on file — the full crew ran to the hundreds. Every film this size was made by far more hands than any credits list ever names.

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Craft leads on file

Edited by Geoff HitchinsScored by Dale Cornelius

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