The Universe (2007)

Episode Overview

Title: Cosmic Conflict Plot: The role of outer space is increasingly vital to America's military operations, relying heavily on satellites for communication, surveillance, and targeting. While no nation has yet deployed weapons in space, both the U.S. and China have demonstrated their capability to destroy satellites using ground-based missiles. If weaponry is eventually introduced into the cosmic arena, questions arise about their functionality, effectiveness, and potential for destruction. From ground-based lasers to massive rods descending from orbit at astonishing speeds, the stage is set for an impending Cosmic Conflict. It's time to prepare for battle in the final frontier.