The Universe: The Future of Interstellar Travel (S3, E3) | Full Episode | History

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According to the laws of physics we can never travel faster than the speed of light...or can we? See more in Season 3, Episode 3, "Light Speed." #HISTORY #TheUniverse Find out more about the show and watch full episodes on our site: http://www.history.com/shows/ Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@HISTORY?sub_confirmation=1 Chapters: 0:00 The Universal Speed Limit of Light 6:43 Light Years and Looking Back in Time 12:59 The Cosmic Horizon and Limits of Observation 20:13 The Big Bang and Cosmic Inflation 23:12 Einstein's Relativity and Light Speed Effects 32:32 Slowing Light Down: Experiments and Applications 38:31 The Dream of Faster-Than-Light Travel 43:51 The Future of Light Speed and Humanity ABOUT THE HISTORY CHANNEL: The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Global Media, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. FOLLOW HISTORY CHANNEL: Watch Full Episodes: https://www.history.com/videos Sign Up For History Emails: https://www.history.com/emails/sign-up Browse Topical Videos: https://www.history.com/topics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HISTORY/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/history TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@history X: https://twitter.com/history YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HISTORY Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of The HISTORY® Channel. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The HISTORY® Channel The Universe: The Future of Interstellar Travel (S3, E3) | Full Episode | History https://www.youtube.com/@HISTORY/