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Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine

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Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine
Original poster
Directed byShai Gal
Produced byNell Constantinople, Leah van der Werff
Edited byMike Culyba
Music byGil Talmi
Release date
  • July 24, 2023 (2023-07-24)
Running time
62 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine is an episode, in the four-episode Netflix documentary series of Unknown, and is about NASA's launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).[1]

The episode was directed by Shai Gal and was released on Netflix on July 24, 2023.[2]

Plot

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The episode follows the development of the JWST, going back to the 1990's, up to the launch and deployment, and finally to the unveiling of some of the first images from the new space telescope.[3]

Reception

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Decider gave the episode a mostly positive review, praising its scope and presentation.[4] Jeff Foust of The Space Review described it as "extraordinary".[5]

References

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  1. ^ "The Space Review: Review: Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine". www.thespacereview.com. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  2. ^ Jeff Spry (July 24, 2023). "'Cosmic Time Machine:' Director discusses new James Webb Space Telescope documentary (exclusive)". Space.com. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Bove, Kate (July 27, 2023). "Unknown Cosmic Time Machine – NASA's Risky James Webb Telescope Launch & How It Helps Space Exploration". ScreenRant. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  4. ^ "'Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine' Netflix Review: Stream It Or Skip It?". Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  5. ^ "The Space Review: Review: Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine". www.thespacereview.com. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
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