The Science of Star Wars

The Science of Star Wars (2005)

EndedDocumentary showScience-Fiction

The characters of Star Wars may live in a galaxy far, far away, but how close are we to having droids drive us to work or cook us dinner on this planet? Fans can watch a three-day miniseries on Discovery Channel called The Science of Star Wars to learn about real-life robots, high-tech weapons and even hot rods of the future.

Network
Scheduleevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (60 min)

Last Episode

War, Weaponry and the Force
Season 1Episode 360 min

War, Weaponry and the Force

We haven't yet made a clone army, but we're getting there. From the Future Force Warrior (FFW-Army) to the Berkeley Lower Extremity Exoskeleton (BLEEX), we are equipping our fighters with clone trooper-like gear. Laser blasters being tested by the U.S. military are directed-energy weapons that use a laser beam to send an electric charge to the object of our dis-affections. If that doesn't do the job, the Close Quarters Shock Rifle projects ionized gas or plasma at the subject -- neutralizing a whole group of mobile attackers and killing their electronic ignition getaway systems at the same time. Hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2.
May 18, 2005

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03War, Weaponry and the ForceMay 18, 2005
S01E02Space CowboysMay 17, 2005
S01E01Man and MachineMay 16, 2005
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