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Superstructures: Engineering Marvels

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  • Status: Returning Series
  • First Aired: June 11, 2019
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 7
  • Networks: National Geographic
  • Genres: Documentary
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Superstructures: Engineering Marvels(2019)

TMDB Rating: 6.8 (11 votes)

Overview

An exploration of engineering marvels. This brand new series reveals the extraordinary feats of engineering hidden inside the world's most spectacular man-made constructions. From the world's biggest plane and largest free-spanning dome to the tallest building and the largest space ship, each superstructure is taken apart using state-of-the-art CGI and insight from world class specialists to reveal the startling innovations that turn it from dream to reality.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

7 episodes • 2019

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Space StationJun 11, 20190.0
2Ultimate Cargo ShipJun 18, 20190.0
3Monster PlaneJun 25, 20190.0
4Tallest BuildingJul 2, 20190.0
5Biggest DomeJul 9, 20190.0
6Giant Car PlantJul 16, 20190.0
7Mega CarriersJul 23, 20190.0

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