Science Channel, Discovery Channel Named the Exclusive Television Homes For The Project

Cable networks The Science Channel and Discovery Channel have been named as the exclusive television homes to the Google Lunar XPRIZE in 2015. The Google Lunar XPRIZE offers a $30 million reward for the safe landing of a private, unmanned spacecraft on the moon.

The Science Channel and Discovery Channel will chronicle the historic race with a miniseries event following 18 teams from around the world as they compete to land safely on the surface of the moon and transmit a live picture back to Earth before the prize’s deadline of December 31, 2015.

The networks will follow the entire process including testing, lift-off, and live coverage of the winning lunar landing, which is estimated to take place in 2015. “Science has never been a bigger part of the social consciousness, generating widespread buzz and conversation about space tourism, delivery drones and wearable technology like Google Glass,” said Eileen O’Neill, Group President, Discovery Channel, Science Channel and Velocity. “As the only network dedicated entirely to science programming, Science Channel is uniquely positioned to deliver entertaining television that ignites their imaginations. This season’s Upfront lineup explores all that science has to offer, from unexplained phenomena and biblical mysteries to alien life and backyard scientists.”

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