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Okay, take a look.
The Grimaldi Crater?
Nice work, kiddo.
I want to see the man in the moon.
There's no stupid man in the moon.
It's a story mom made up.
Hey, Jake,
let her look.
I told your mom those stories, and I didn't make them up.
Hey, Professor!
Been here an hour,
I've only seen one.
When's it going to start?
Keep your eye on the skies, Denny.
Anytime now.
This is Hal Boon reporting live,
as across the globe people are gathered
at all hours of the night
for what astronomers are calling
the greatest meteor shower in nearly 10,000 years.
The meteor shower is expected to be so intense
that the long-anticipated European lunar expedition
has been delayed
and is now scheduled to launch early next month.
Look, I see one!
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(all chattering)
Wow.
(reporter speaking foreign language)
There's definitely at least five post-cometary meteors
in the main field,
the largest, six kilometers.
Six months as director
of the National Roosevelt Observatory,
and you hit the mother lode.
Same job I had at Kitt Peak, Jared, just more paper work.
Give me four degrees,
12 minutes.
(motor whirring)
What's Mt. Palomar giving us as a geocentric distance?
They're tracking the main field
just as we expected,
a very safe distance of 2.7 million kilometers.
If those two bodies collided just a few hours earlier,
the trajectory of the larger meteors
would be right in our path.
A few hours,
50 million years ago.
It's amazing.
Really is just chance, isn't it?
Chance?
That we're even here, that we exist.
There's your proof.
You're an atheist.
Well, I'm a scientist, Jared.
I think science trumped religion a long time ago.
But how can you be sure that science
has all the answers, Dr. Rhodes?
Data.
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Could you pass me the 30?
It's the big one with the green stripes.
Thank you.
How long will it last?
Several hours,
probably well into the day. - It's beautiful.
The most beautiful thing
I've ever seen,
almost.
Don't worry, I know my place.
Oh, this is fantastic.
There will be hundreds of new samples,
and they will probably contain fragments
we have never seen before.
I am sorry, Martina.
I know the details bore you,
but I'm hoping that seeing this you will understand
why this is all
so very magical to me.
I do,
just don't go looking for all of those pieces
at the same time.
We have a wedding to plan, Dr. Emerson.
I know the details bore you,
but it's all very magical to me.
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Jared, give me 100 db aperture gain.
What's the matter?
There's something concealed
behind the main body of meteors.
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What is it?
We have an NEO, big.
Check its trajectory.
You're right.
I'm tracking a near-earth object.
Maddie, it's coming right at us.
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Dad?
What's that?
I don't know,
but it's big enough to reflect the sun.
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I thought we could celebrate both events.
Roland?
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Diameter, 19 kilometers.
That's twice the size of the KT asteroid
that killed the dinosaurs.
Geocentric distance,
412,000 kilometers.
Narrow elliptical orbit.
Geometric progression.
It's going to hit the moon.
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Dad, what's wrong?
(explosion booming)
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We're not sure what we've just seen.
The moon appears to have been hit by a meteor.
(speaking foreign language)
Maddie, we have incoming objects,
large enough to survive atmospheric burn.
- How fast? - This is crazy.
The impact force ejected debris
at 6,000 kilometers a minute.
What?
Yeah, that's what it says.
At that velocity, it's only going to take-
Less than an hour.
(cell phone rings)
Hello, this is Dr. Rhodes.
Dr. Rhodes,
when the White House was briefed last week,
we were told there wasn't any danger
from this meteor shower.
Speak to me.
A large meteor fragment
was hidden behind the main meteor field.
Our early-warning telescopes missed it.
Are there any more coming our way?
No, but we are tracking
unusually high-velocity fragments
that will make it through the atmosphere
and hit Earth in less than an hour.
What kind of damage?
If they were to hit a metropolitan area,
I mean, the damage could be severe.
There's too many to track with any accuracy,
but we are expecting impact within the United States.
I'll have FEMA call you.
They're going to relay directly to their regional offices.
Keep me updated.
Officials have just issued a statement
urging everyone to seek-
- Hey, hey, hey, listen. - Shelter indoors immediately.
Debris from the moon could, and most likely will,
make impact.
Authorities cannot at this time determine
where such impacts will happen,
but have confirmed
that large debris will survive the atmosphere
(fireball screeches overhead)
This could pose a significant danger
if any large meteorites were to hit populated areas.
Again, for your own safety,
you are asked to remain indoors
and await further instructions.
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(explosions booming)
(explosion booming)
(siren wailing) (suspenseful orchestral music)
[Reporter] Explosions that shook just moments ago.
[Roland] Come on.
[Reporter] The fires are spreading.
(reporter speaking indistinctly)
The moon when meteors hit earlier tonight.
Fortunately most hit the industrial area
where many factories were closed.
(cell phone rings)
Hello.
Yeah, I'm watching it.
Call Franz and gather the others.
I'll meet you at the Institute.
(phone beeping)
- It's Ian Wilson. - Ian.
Quite a bit more than we bargained for,
eh, Maddie?
(Maddie chuckles ruefully)
I'm uploading a series of recent images
from the Jodrell Telescope.
- What are we looking at? - It's a piece of the moon,
and a big one.
We've tracked it,
extrapolated the course,
and it's headed towards Earth.
Estimated size at impact,
100 meters.
100 meters?
I mean, that's enough
to wipe out an entire metropolitan area.
We're waiting on
updated satellite feeds from the Russian observatory.
We should be able to track the impact
to within 100-mile radius.
I'll send you the data as soon as we have it.
When is the estimated impact?
14 hours.
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Thank you.
Lots of debris, as you can see,
shrouded in a cloud of dust,
apparently the result of a massive-sized meteor
that struck the moon last night.
Ladies and gentlemen, I'm afraid
we're as much in the dark as you are-
Mr. President.
There's been a new development.
It's not over yet.
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It made impact off the coast of Australia.
JPL isn't tracking any other incoming objects.
The moon is moving at 96% normal orbital velocity,
351,000 kilometers
and stable.
I want every advisory member to see the data.
I want a consensus of as many opinions as possible.
And that, guys, is why Canadian geese fly south.
Dad?
Jake said a meteor killed all the dinosaurs,
and if I don't clean his room,
an even bigger one is going to hit us tonight.
Really?
Well, guess who's cleaning your room
for the next couple of weeks?
What?
We're going to be fine, okay?
Then why are we sleeping in the basement again?
Well, it's like when there's a storm, pal,
just to be sure, okay?
Do you think the man in the moon is okay?
I know he is.
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Try and get some sleep, okay?
- Okay. - Good night.
Good night, dad.
Good night, guys.
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I wish, I wish, the man in the moon,
for health and happiness
and laughter soon.
From morning to night,
he shines so bright.
He's always there.
The man in the moon.
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Reports are coming in now
that the Tsunami caused by the 40-mega-ton explosion
hit the coast of Australia and Indonesia,
where, thanks to the early warnings,
countless lives were saved.
But we are just beginning to understand
the magnitude of this incredible event
I might have known how this was going to end.
Lloyd-
In my own home.
Meteorites usually knock
before they come crashing into the house.
I don't think we need to lock the door.
You think this is funny, don't you?
Exciting?
But there could be more.
Not here, Lloyd,
not tonight.
Million to one, right,
like a plane crash,
or a car wreck,
or getting hit by a bus while crossing the street?
Well, it happens to someone, somewhere, every day.
Well, you know, there's an old bomb shelter in town
if you want to go.
I'd better go see how the kids are doing.
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What about the moon?
The collision offset some of the moon's forward velocity,
causing it to be drawn in
by Earth's gravity.
The moon is now 30,000 kilometers
closer to Earth.
Closer?
It really is quite extraordinary,
but it has regained gravitational equilibrium.
It is once again in a stable orbit.
But what are the ramifications of a closer orbit?
Well, we're still analyzing all the data,
but the distance variable
didn't seem to be significant enough
to have any major effect.
Most people won't even notice the difference.
Are we in any danger?
It took a hell of a hit, didn't it?
And maybe werewolves are going to start coming out
in the middle of the afternoon.
I don't know, Dr. Rhodes.
I'm not a scientist,
but what I don't want
is Chicken Little out there
telling people that the sky is falling.
I understand.
From all analysis at this point,
the moon is stable.
General Vaughn, where are we on this?
We're watching the satellite tracking
from both US Space Command and NORAD
and have come to the same conclusion.
Andrew, let's schedule a presidential address,
put a few minds at ease.
Thank you, Dr. Rhodes.
Thank you, sir.
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Professor Kittner,
you have been quoted.
"'If in fact the meteor had hit Earth,
yes, it would have been catastrophic.'"
I'll say.
"'But let's remember that it didn't
and the chances of another meteor
of that size ever coming this close again
is a trillion to one, if that',
according to Dr. Alex Kittner,
Professor of Astrophysics
and formerly of NASA."
I didn't know you worked for NASA.
Yeah.
Yeah, I was part of a team.
A think tank,
theory-based applications.
What kind of work did you do?
Anti-gravity.
You're serious?
You ever hear of the levitating frog?
Yes, European scientists manipulated gravity
using electromagnetic energy
and briefly levitated a frog.
Well, we used that same theory
and actually built the prototype
of a zero-gravity machine,
which would, in theory, levitate more than just frogs.
Right out of "The Jetsons".
Why haven't I heard of it?
Probably because, in theory, it wasn't practical.
Particle debris will blanket the atmosphere
for a week.
Temperatures will cool slightly,
but that will pass.
We don't foresee any noticeable effect on tides.
You know her?
Yeah.
We were at NASA together.
I haven't spoken to her in years.
[Reporter] The aftermath of the meteor impact
as it's frayed nerves across the globe.
Now with more on this crisis, back to you, Lisa.
[Lisa] Water levels now receding
from most of the affected areas.
(cell phone rings)
Hello, this is Dr. Rhodes.
[David] Hi, Maddie.
David.
I, uh, I just saw you on TV.
You look good.
Congratulations.
You know, this isn't really a good time.
Yeah, when was there ever a good time?
Look, Maddie, an exclusive on something like this
could really help me,
and you seem to be someone in the know,
or maybe you know more than you're saying?
I'm sorry, David,
but can you please not call me anymore?
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(phone beeping)
I don't think we're going north, Mr. Lutz.
I'm reading it right off the compass, son.
I know,
but since when does the sun set in the east?
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Mr. Lutz!
Over here!
Look!
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Look at that.
Based upon the limited number of casualties
credited to the early warnings.
However, several unexpected tidal surges
and new flooding in other parts of the globe
seem to have experts baffled
even as they insist these anomalies
are not related to the Tsunami.
What appears to be particularly troubling
is that these tidal changes
are not even remotely close to where the lunar-
There's no global consistency.
I mean, these tidal changes are happening
in insulated areas.
Which means it's not a normal interaction
between the earth's and moon's tidal forces,
or the effect would cover half the planet.
Something else is causing
these intense local anomalies.
Has NORAD come up with anything?
No, they're waiting on us.
Nobody's ever seen anything like this before.
That's not enough
for several experts now speaking up,
suggesting that despite what the government
wants us to believe,
the meteor has, in fact, affected the moon
and its behavior towards Earth.
What exactly that means nobody knows.
Hey, Lloyd, it would mean a lot to Jake
if you came to the game.
Damn dandelions.
If I don't get 'em out today,
they're gonna mess up the lawn.
All right, guys, let's do it, huh?
Will he ever leave the house in our lifetime?
Shhh.
Seatbelts on.
(engine sputtering)
[Lloyd] Piece of junk.
Runs by computer.
Couldn't fix it even if you wanted to.
Must be the battery, I guess.
You can jump it with the boat if you want.
- You got cables? - Yeah,
they're in my backseat.
All right, just be a minute, guys.
(engine starting)
Runs like a car is supposed to run.
You haven't driven anywhere in 30 years, Lloyd.
Look, Canadian geese.
(geese squawking)
What do we know about Canadian geese, guys?
They taste good.
They fly up to 40 miles per hour,
reach 15,000 feet, and sometimes migrate south
as far as 1500 kilometers.
Congratulations.
You got yourself another Trivial Pursuit champion.
Grandpa, you love me, admit it.
Yeah.
(car starting)
You're just upset because I know more about Canadian geese
than you do.
Oh, yeah, Ms. Smartypants?
Well, answer me this.
If geese fly south for the winter,
how come they're flying south now?
It's spring, isn't it?
Grandpa, why don't you come to my baseball games?
It's outside of my domain.
What's a domain?
Whatever I can see from right here.
Why don't you wanna go outside your domain?
I don't like people
and I don't like places.
What?
It's called social phobia.
It's a real disease.
All right, guys, let's go, we're gonna be late.
Think I'm being overly dramatic?
No, Lloyd, I think you're, uh, difficult.
Why don't you just call me a wuss while you're at it?
Why don't you wish Jake good luck?
Good luck, Jake.
I'm a wuss.
So what?
[Waitress] Is your party still joining you?
I suspect.
A glass of chardonnay while you wait?
No.
Just water, please.
Thank you.
I'm sorry I'm late.
This has been incredible.
We're finding pieces with compounds
we haven't had since Apollo.
ESA is gonna fast track the lunar mission.
Can you imagine? - Roland.
Slow down.
Right.
I'm sorry.
You said you needed to talk.
I'm all ears.
What is it?
You are looking radiant.
Is there some change to the wedding I should know about?
Well, not exactly.
Is it about work?
Oh, before I forget.
Remember Lukas, the geologist from the institute?
Tore his knee out today.
I told him I know the best physical therapist on the planet.
On the planet?
So I'm told.
He's gonna call tomorrow.
Great.
Roland-
Would you like something to drink, sir?
Wine.
White, two, please.
No, not for me.
Thank you.
I'm not drinking.
Good.
I was going to wait until we had a real moment alone
but that seems unlikely these days
and I couldn't wait, anyway.
Wait for what?
Well, I went to see-
(phone ringing)
Sorry, I just have to take this.
Two more seconds.
I'll be right with you.
Hello?
Where?
I'll be there in 10 minutes.
Great.
Bye.
You are going to kill me, aren't you?
Yes.
It was Franz.
They need me back at the lab.
We just received a new piece.
It could be very important.
If I'm the first to find a fragment from the meteor itself,
believe me, that would be very good news.
There's nothing like sharing good news
with the person you love.
We can read each other's thoughts.
Completely.
Thank you.
You have it.
I love you.
We'll talk later.
We're meeting the priest tonight at the church.
Right.
I knew that.
I'll see you there.
Promise.
(Martina sighing)
Make sure you get everything, huh?
(phone ringing)
You guys go ahead.
I'm gonna take this.
- Okay. - Okay.
Hello?
Alex, it's Maddie Rhodes.
Maddie, hey.
I'm sorry to just call after all this time.
No, it's fine.
I mean, it's more than fine.
It's nice to hear from you.
You're becoming quite a familiar face on TV these days.
More than I'd like.
I don't think we've seen the end of it.
Yeah, the tides.
Wow, this is really something, isn't it?
There's some type of residual effect
since the moon's shift.
I mean, there's no scientific precedent
to explain these things.
I'm afraid I'm a little out of the loop, Maddie.
Only what's been on the news.
Well, you're the best mind in the field
as far as I'm concerned, Alex.
I could use your help.
- Well, what can I do? - Come to New Mexico.
You know, look over the data,
see if there's something we've missed.
I can't get away right now, Maddie.
It's not a good time.
Just for a day.
Amanda died eight months ago
and I just I can't be away from my kids, you know?
Oh, Alex, I'm so sorry.
I didn't know.
No, hey, it's okay.
You know, you could come here if you've got the time.
- Would that be okay? - Yeah.
That's great.
I'll call you tomorrow with my details.
Okay, let me just-
(static hissing)
Hello?
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(crowd cheering)
- Come on, buddy. - Come on, Jake.
[Umpire] Strike!
Keep your head in the game, Jake.
Come on, Jake.
Come on.
Stay focused, pal.
(all shouting)
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(crowd cheering)
Whoo!
Way to go, Jake.
(crowd cheering)
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Whoo!
Dad, I feel funny.
(ominous music)
(electricity crackling) (all shouting)
What is it?
Some kind of electrical charge.
(ominous music)
Roland, what is with all of this writing?
"Roland was here."
My mother always told me to make a mark in the world.
Here, take a look at this.
Right here.
You're right.
Definitely lunar.
These pieces aren't doing us any good anymore.
We need a sample of that meteor.
I know.
Oh, by the way, we got a call earlier.
A local scout troop found something near Fürstenwalde.
Their description didn't make much sense,
but it's worth a look.
So I'll be coming in later tomorrow.
Okay.
Didn't I hear you say something about you and Martina
having to meet with the pastor tonight?
Oh, no.
She's not gonna like this.
Okay. - Table.
- So, Franz. - Yeah?
See you tomorrow.
Go.
(upbeat rock music)
(Roland sighing)
We reserved this church six months ago.
My parents were married in this church.
The pastor in this church needs to approve us as a couple.
I'm sorry, but you know the situation.
Except there's always a situation, Roland.
You missed our last meeting
because you were hunting down another important meteorite.
That wasn't my fau-
We had to cancel the meeting
with the caterer the week before
because you were skydiving.
I need you to start being more responsible
and start considering more than just yourself, Roland.
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I don't need anyone to approve us.
We are going to get married.
It just so happens that I'm right
in the middle of what might be
the greatest geological find-
I'm pregnant.
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Pregnant?
We are having a baby.
At least I am.
Yeah!
Shhh.
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Are you serious?
Yes.
A baby?
Is it mine?
(Martina chuckling)
I tried to tell you earlier
but you can never stay in one place
for more than five minutes.
All these places you go, scribbling "Roland was here"
Roland's never here.
I need you to be home.
I need us to do this right, proper,
if we are going to be a family.
Roland is going to be here.
I promise.
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Yes! - Shhh.
Oh, I'm sorry.
We are pregnant.
Well, she is pregnant.
I will be a dad.
So sorry.
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More than two dozen gas stations
exploded almost simultaneously
less than an hour ago, all within a 300 miles radius.
Authorities do not believe they are terrorist-related.
Witnesses from as far away as Canada
claiming to have felt an unusual charge
of static electricity.
But what caused this static surge?
That still remains a mystery.
I was standing across the street
when all of a sudden, everybody's hair was standing on end
and you could feel the charge.
My cell phone didn't work.
Nothing.
Then, boom, up goes that gas station.
It was trippy as hell.
Renee.
We're working on it.
So far, there's no consensus on what it is.
Get one.
Get it quickly.
I need answers.
What exactly does a meteor hunter do?
Meteorite hunter.
All right.
What's the difference?
In space, it's a meteor.
If it makes it through the atmosphere, it's a meteorite.
Same question.
Thousands of meteors hit our planet every year.
Less than 1% make it through the atmosphere
and nearly all of those are so small they're never found.
I track them down and study them.
And someone pays you to do that.
You do.
I work for the government.
It's up here.
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Come on.
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How can a little piece like that cause so much damage?
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Can you pass me the etching tool from my bag, please?
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(Roland grunting)
(metal clanging) (Roland gasping)
Didn't know meteors were magnetic.
Meteorite.
They're not.
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- Am I assume though, right? - Yeah.
They're all from Cologne.
From here.
Doesn't start again until up here, huh?
Maddie.
Alex.
Wow.
Nice to see you.
It's been too long.
Yeah.
Oh, uh, Maddie, I'd like you to meet one of my students.
Ella Barlow. - Hi.
Ella, Maddie Rhodes.
Nice to meet you.
You too.
So-
Well, we're hoping there's some consistency
that can help pin this down.
Washington's breathing down my neck.
They want answers.
Don't we all?
This is outside any known scientific parameters.
But there is an explanation.
We just need to find it.
Agreed.
So let's start with what we know.
When did these anomalies begin?
After the collision.
More precisely after the moon repositioned its orbit.
The moon's magnetic influence isn't strong enough
to cause these kinds of effects.
- Or so we thought. - So we know.
I mean, astrophysics is an exact science.
Something's happening here that we don't understand
but what you're suggesting is impossible.
I don't know.
It wasn't that long ago people thought the world was flat.
I think if we're gonna make headway here,
or if we're gonna get anywhere
we need to start thinking
beyond what we believe is possible.
Okay.
So why is the moon causing compasses to spin erratically
or cell-phone disruption or massive static charges?
It's electrical.
Somehow the collision has altered the moon's magnetic field.
But only in specific areas.
Random and very isolated surges
in the Earth's electromagnetic field,
that would explain it.
But what about the tides?
They've been affected too.
And that's not magnetic, that's gravitational.
True, which would suggest somehow
the moon's mass has been dramatically altered.
(phone ringing)
Hello, this is Dr. Rhodes.
Dr. Rhodes, is it now?
Get a promotion and we're no longer on a first-name basis?
Roland, hang on one second.
I'm gonna put you on speaker.
(phone beeping)
Roland, I'm here with Alex Kittner
and one of his students, Ella Barlow.
Alex.
How are the kids?
How are you?
Fine.
Fine, Roland.
Thank you.
How are any of us, really, though?
We're all pulling our hair out.
I would say, yes.
- Have you found anything? - Yes.
And it's from our meteor, I'm sure.
Hold on to your socks.
I believe what we have here is a fragment
from a brown dwarf.
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A brown dwarf?
What's a brown dwarf?
Remnant of a dead star.
There are millions of them floating around the universe.
After a star burns out, it packs itself into very,
very compressed matter.
Very, very, very compressed.
[Alex] Nobody has ever actually
had their hands on one before.
Until now.
I believe I'm in line for a Nobel.
Are you sure?
With these good looks?
About the brown dwarf.
Well, further testing is needed, but, yes, I am sure.
My guess is two of them collided
and smashed each other up some time ago
sending a good size chunk of it into our neighborhood.
Our moon got a heavier hit than we thought.
New images are showing deep subsurface fissures.
We believe that a piece of the brown dwarf
is still lodged inside the moon.
What's its mass?
Doesn't disappoint.
About 12 sextillion tons.
That's twice the mass of Earth.
Oh, that's not all.
This is heavily magnetized.
Not only is the moon now twice as heavy as the Earth
but we have a gigantic magnet floating up there above us.
Well, that would explain the electromagnetic surges.
Roland, can you send me this data immediately?
I'll send it right over.
Radial velocity.
When's the last time anyone did a spectrograph
or Doppler reading of the moon?
JPL, right after the impact.
Moon's achieved gravitational equilibrium.
It can't shift again without another impact
or outside force.
If this piece of hypermass is magnetic,
Ella is quite right.
That's what's causing these surges in magnetic field.
And if we have a mass of 12 sextillion tons stuck
in the moon,
then it and Earth are gonna start pulling each other closer.
Now, these anomalies have been getting more intense, right?
Why?
Let's recheck the moon's position.
Roland, stay on the line.
- Okay. - I need your landline.
Thank you.
(phone ringing)
This is Jared.
Jared, I need you to-
Dr. Rhodes, the phone hasn't stopped ringing.
You need to get back.
JPL, Jodrell, RAS Observatory,
hell, every amateur astronomer with an RSS feed.
They're all requesting confirmation.
Confirmation of what?
The minor axis is now...
The moon has moved again.
It's now orbiting at 265,000 kilometers.
That's almost 90,000 kilometers closer.
Has it regained equilibrium?
Yes, but who's to say it's not gonna move again?
What if it keeps getting drawn closer
and closer to the Earth?
That's not possible.
None of this was.
Who's to say it isn't possible?
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This can't be.
(dramatic orchestral music)
I thought the president was finding new experts
to advise him.
He likes you, and he's been told you're the best.
Give him straight answers, speak your mind if you have to
but if you don't know, tell him you don't know.
Do not BS this man.
Oh, and one more thing.
Whatever you do tell him, it has to be right.
Okay? - Wait.
Do I call him "sir" or "Mr. President"?
Mr. President.
(light orchestral music)
(all chattering)
Dr. Rhodes.
- Mr. President. - Thank you for coming.
I prefer face-to-face.
Video screens are not very personal.
It's an honor, Mr. President.
Have a seat.
So?
Where are we?
The acceleration of an object moving
in a near circular orbit
is bound by Kepler's third law.
Dr. Rhodes, I am uneducated in the ways of science.
You need to speak to me in a way I can speak
to the American public.
Sorry.
(clearing throat) After the initial impact
the moon once again attained
what we call gravitational equilibrium.
Which basically means that once an object is in orbit
there are certain mathematical laws
that dictate it stay in that orbit.
Instead, the moon has moved again.
Closer to Earth.
You told us the moon was stable, Dr. Rhodes.
You said there were no significant ramifications.
I was wrong.
We are still in the process of figuring out why
but we believe that the shift is related
to the surges in electromagnetic energy.
Is the moon moving closer?
No.
Our measurements indicate that it isn't,
but it is in an eccentric elliptical orbit.
This is quite significant.
What does that mean, exactly?
If you turn to the third page,
the moon ordinarily is in a relatively circular orbit.
It's now moving on a much longer and narrower axis
which means, at times, the moon will be much closer to Earth
than we're used to and at other times much farther away.
How will that affect us?
The asteroid that hit the moon was a brown dwarf,
the remnant of a dead star.
We believe its immense density
is what caused the original shift.
We don't know why it shifted again.
But we cannot rule out the possibility
of further electromagnetic surges
on its return orbit to Earth.
Stronger?
Possibly, yes.
Then what do you recommend we do, Dr. Rhodes?
I mean, this is not like some hurricane roaring
across the Atlantic.
We're in uncharted territory.
Yes, these events are completely unprecedented.
You need to assemble a team, a think tank of experts
utilizing other observatories and agencies around the world.
(dramatic orchestral music)
What do we tell the public?
People are scared.
They want answers.
We don't have any answers.
Until we get a handle on this
the public can assume it was a one-time anomaly.
All right.
Let's release a statement.
But we stay quiet on any potential danger
until we know what that is.
I'll brief the congressional leaders personally.
You'll get whatever resources you need, Dr. Rhodes.
Me?
You're gonna head up this team.
I want you here in Washington.
You'll report to Renee Ferguson.
Get some answers.
Quick.
(tense music)
I understand that, Maddie,
but there are other people who can help.
No one as good as you.
Look, I need people I can trust.
The kids and I have not spent a night apart
since Amanda died.
They're not ready.
I'm not ready.
Look, Alex, I know it's a bad time.
Maybe you could ask them if it would be okay?
We are a part of something here
that's gonna be written about
in the same context as Newton and Einstein.
You know, I know you don't wanna miss out on that.
(all chattering)
(bottles clanging)
(Roland whistling)
I don't understand why you have to go to Darmstadt.
We're using the European Space Agency
as our point of communication
with all of the other teams worldwide
and I just can't do it from here.
I need their facilities.
Why you?
Because I know more about the moon than anybody.
Anybody?
So I'm told.
When will you be back?
Soon.
You're lying.
You won't be back until it's finished.
We are going to get married in three weeks, aren't we?
Yes.
So I'll make sure that we're done by then.
(chuckling) Promise?
In a flash.
(light orchestral music)
Make sure you iron your shirts, Dad.
They're not gonna take you seriously
if your shirts are wrinkled like usual.
Okay, Mr. Wise-Guy.
(light orchestral music)
What's this?
My first home run, for good luck.
(light orchestral music)
You're just like your mom, you know that?
We've had a rough go, haven't we, Jake?
I'm sorry I have to go.
But I want you to know something.
I wouldn't leave if I didn't trust you to be the man
of the house, okay?
Make sure not to be too long.
Okay, Dad?
I won't.
Listen to what your grandpa tells you,
but keep an eye on things too, okay?
Because sometimes he forgets and puts the milk
in the cupboard.
- Okay. - Okay?
Jake, if your little sister wants to believe
in the man in the moon, let her.
She needs it right now.
Come here.
(light orchestral music)
I love you, buddy. - I love you too, Dad.
(light orchestral music)
(Sadie sobbing)
Hey.
Are you crying?
You forgot to say goodbye.
Buddy, I didn't forget.
Mom didn't say goodbye.
Hey.
Your mom never meant to do that.
And I'll make you a deal, okay, pal?
I will never leave without saying goodbye.
Okay?
Should I make a wish to the man in the moon
that everything will be okay?
I think that's a great idea.
(light orchestral music)
- Here you go. - Thanks.
Thank you.
I wanna talk to your father just a minute.
Alex.
I'm not sure I'm up for this.
I like my quiet, kind of set in my ways.
Lloyd, you're the closest thing they have to their mother.
I need your help.
All right, all right.
But I'm not taking them anywhere.
They're gonna watch a lot of TV right here.
They've got a lot of friends
who are gonna help out, Lloyd.
Just be a grandfather.
I guess I can do that much.
Thank you.
I'll call as soon as I get in, okay?
All right.
Guys.
- Bye, Dad. - See you, buddy.
Bye, Dad.
- Be good to your grandpa. - Okay.
Keep me in the loop, huh?
(dramatic orchestral music)
We'll coordinate from here.
We're connected to every major observatory
and space agency, both here and abroad.
We're working with teams in Russia, Europe,
Japan, China and Australia.
(whistling) Looks like "Battlestar Galactica".
JPL, NASA, European Space Agency,
the Russian Space Agency and NORAD.
What's General Vaughn doing here?
Everyone's involved.
He is chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff now.
Wow, I guess that nasty habit he had
of acquiring our work at NASA
for the military paid off, huh?
Dr. Kittner, it's been awhile.
We're glad to have you here.
And I was sorry to hear about your wife.
Thank you, General.
Renee Ferguson, Homeland Security.
- A pleasure, ma'am. - Thank you for doing this.
(phone ringing)
Excuse me.
Alex, I want you to meet Jared.
He's who we were on the phone with last week.
He's our programming whiz
and he's developed our tracking software.
Dr. Emerson and his team will be up
in a moment and Dr. Wilson is on.
Please.
Hello, Alex.
Nice to see you again.
Hope to see you in person soon.
London misses you.
(Alex chuckling)
So you coerced the great Alex Kittner
out of his cave after all.
Yeah, well, I didn't want you having all the fun.
Let me introduce you to Franz Henke.
Alex.
Ian.
Jared.
Dr. Rhodes.
Maddie.
And Miss Ferguson.
Renee Ferguson, director of Homeland Security.
I appreciate the assembly of this meeting.
We would like to thank you, Dr. Emerson, Dr. Wilson.
The president is pleased with the cooperation
we are receiving from our friends across the Atlantic.
We have some new information.
Yeah, we're seeing it now.
[Jared] I've mapped out where the surge
in electromagnetic energy was felt.
As you can see, the moon's position was at its closest point
when the spike occurred.
Something else.
We've measured an increase in the moon's velocity.
Orbital velocity?
Yes, you can see it in the simulation.
It's incredible.
Whatever has lodged itself
in the moon has changed dramatically
the way the moon and Earth's magnetic fields interact.
There's something else as well.
Yes, that piece of dwarf star
would account for not only the changes in magnetism
but for the huge change in the moon's mass.
And if your theory is correct
orbital velocity will increase with each pass.
Which is an elongating, elliptical orbit.
English, please.
Miss Ferguson.
Because the moon is heavier, as it orbits the Earth
gravity has a different effect on it,
a slingshot effect occurs, if you will,
causing the moon's velocity to increase
and its orbit to stretch.
And because of that,
the orbit will narrow and could bring it closer
to Earth on each pass.
Oh, I believe it will.
And on each near pass,
these electromagnetic surges will get worse.
Grids, computers
and anything electrical could be wiped out.
How soon?
We've...
About 48 hours.
(tense music)
Thank you, everyone.
We will reconvene at a later time.
Thank you.
Miss Ferguson.
It appears I'm gonna be here a lot longer
than I had anticipated.
Would it be possible to bring my family in?
I'd like them close.
Yeah, we'll put someone on it right away.
I'll let you know the details.
Thank you.
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[Reporter] I've been told that the explosive destruction
of several gas stations
(phone ringing)
as well as hydroelectric power plants
may be caused by electromagnetic-
This is David.
David, Hugh Kelley.
Hugh, how are you?
[Hugh] I assume you've been following all this.
Every minute of it.
Hugh, I'd like to write a piece for the paper.
I'm working an angle I think you'd be interested in.
I just heard your ex-wife
happens to be head of the advisory team to the president.
I've already tried that route.
Hugh, it's a no-go.
The woman will not talk to me.
This might just be the biggest story in history.
Look, David, I didn't wanna let you go.
I mean, it wasn't my decision.
It's all economics.
Hell, look at the video.
People wanna see this stuff.
They don't wanna read it anymore.
But an inside story, an exclusive,
that's what makes us journalists.
That's news.
Try again.
You won't be freelancing anymore after this.
Thanks, Hugh.
I appreciate it.
Goodbye.
(tense music)
[Martina] Hello, this is Martina.
Please leave a message.
(voicemail beeping)
Hey, it's me.
I'm sorry I didn't call.
It's been a long day.
I miss you. - I miss you too.
(Roland scoffing)
I know you, Dr. Emerson.
Someone has to feed you, and you don't like broccoli.
(laughing) What a wonderful surprise.
That's such a wonderful surprise.
[Martina] I'm on my way to see my mother.
In Munich?
She hasn't moved, yes.
Why?
It's just,
I'd like you to be closer.
There could be blackouts or worse even.
We just don't know.
Should I be worried?
No.
No, no.
Everything is okay.
It's the only time I have to see her.
She's excited about the baby.
And not about the wedding?
Yes, the wedding too.
She wanted me to marry a doctor.
She just didn't specify what kind.
(chuckling) I'm taking the train, just for a few days.
Wouldn't you rather have me out of your hair?
No.
Never.
(light orchestral music)
He has your eyes.
I can feel it.
He?
Well, there's a slight 50% chance that it may be a boy.
With me, maybe a little bit more.
With you, a little bit more?
(dramatic orchestral music)
Grandpa, we're hungry.
There's mac and cheese in the kitchen.
Again?
We can order pizza if you want.
Really?
As long as it's delivered.
Cool.
(light orchestral music)
Grandpa?
What, honey?
Can you tell us a story about Mom?
What story?
Dad tells us stories.
He says it keeps her with us.
I don't know any stories about your mom.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(phone ringing)
Hello?
Hey, buddy.
Hi, Dad.
Everything okay?
Yup.
I got another hit yesterday, a double.
That's great, Jake.
I wish I was there.
I sure miss you.
I miss you too.
Hunter took a video.
I'll e-mail it to your cell phone.
- Can't wait to see it. - I want the phone.
Hold on, Sadie's being a freak.
Daddy, when are you coming home?
Real soon, pumpkin.
Real soon.
How's your grandpa doing?
Fine.
He said we can order pizza.
Pizza, huh?
Wow, sounds like you guys are having fun.
I guess so.
Can you put your grandpa on the phone for a second?
I need to speak to him.
Okay.
Grandpa, my dad wants to talk to you.
Hold your horses.
Off you go.
When the hell are you coming home?
I was wrong.
You're a hell of father.
I can't take it.
That bad, huh?
No, they're all right.
Lloyd, the government is sending a helicopter tomorrow
to pick you guys up and bring you to Washington.
Washington?
I just want them closer, that's all.
This is a bigger deal than what's in the news, isn't it?
I don't know, Lloyd, and that's what scares me.
You know, we're seeing a lot of things we don't understand.
Just be sure to get clothes packed
and be ready to go in the morning.
Somebody is gonna call you with the details.
I'm not leaving here, Alex.
And I'm certainly not going to Washington.
Lloyd-
I'll get the kids ready.
Don't worry about it.
But I'm staying put.
Look, Lloyd, just make sure the kids
are on the helicopter, okay?
Please.
I got it.
And, Lloyd, don't say anything about this
to anybody, okay?
If they ask, it's nothing out of the ordinary, all right?
Sure.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Yeah.
Okay.
I need to call you back.
Hi.
David, did I not make myself clear?
Yes, you did.
So, what are you doing here?
You know, don't even answer that.
I know what you want.
I can't talk to the press.
Can you talk to your ex-husband?
Maddie, there's a reason, there's a reason things worked out
the way they did between us.
I didn't just go out looking for someone else.
I was second to you, second to your career.
Would you stop using that as an excuse?
Your career was just as important.
No, mine's not exactly on the same trajectory
though, is it?
Never was.
Damn it, I need this.
I'm sorry.
Please, this is bigger than anything
that happened between you and I.
This is news.
The public deserves to know.
The public deserves to know the facts
not what the media wants to sensationalize.
We are still trying to figure that out.
Why don't I believe you?
(dramatic orchestral music)
Hey.
If you don't mind, I took the liberty.
Thank you.
Still merlot?
Without apologies.
Great.
Cheers.
Pretty extraordinary, when you think about it.
Talking about 1000 years
of science being called into question.
Well, I'm not sure I'm ready to question science yet.
That's where you're too stubborn, Maddie.
Science should always be questioned.
It's how we learn, build from our mistakes.
How are you?
It's been so crazy I haven't had a chance to ask.
I'm holding up.
And your kids?
Pretty heartbreaking, you know.
They were very close with their mom.
They loved her very much, you know.
They just,
they really miss her.
Sometimes I think they're stronger than me, you know.
Oh, I doubt that.
I really wish I'd called.
Me too.
I mean, I would hear about you through friends and...
Time got away from us I guess, right?
Yeah.
The next thing you know, it's been too long, and...
(ominous music)
(electricity crackling) (Maddie gasping)
You know, maybe we should get back, huh?
(all murmuring)
(ominous orchestral music)
Dr. Wilson has been waiting for you.
(electricity crackling)
- Maddie. - Ian.
Getting another surge.
It's all over Europe
but there's no particular pattern.
You should be online.
Levels are considerably higher than the previous event.
You're probably feeling residual effects where you are.
(ominous music) (electricity crackling)
Jared, get me Renee Ferguson.
(suspenseful orchestral music)
Where are we going?
I don't know.
Isn't he coming home?
You'll have to ask him.
Aren't you coming with?
No.
Go upstairs and get your bag.
When are we leaving?
Tomorrow.
How are we getting there?
Just get your bag and pack.
I don't know any more about all of this
than you do, all right?
- Grandpa? - What?
[Jake] Can I bring this?
(dramatic orchestral music)
I'll wrap it up so it doesn't break.
How's that sound?
Okay.
Okay, go get your things.
(suspenseful orchestral music)
(woman screaming)
(all shouting)
This image was just sent to us
by Dr. Roland Emerson and his team.
Campers in France.
When asked by authorities how it happened
they said they floated.
Floated?
Weightless.
We're getting reports throughout the European continent.
The same thing, people, animals,
things floating up off the ground.
But it's sporadic.
There's no pattern.
The UK reported over three dozen commercial airplanes
unable to maintain altitude.
They were rising.
We lost 83 grids across this country.
What the hell is going on, people?
Not sure we have a definitive answer, Mr. Ranfield.
Then give me a theory, at least.
That's what you scientists do, right?
Come up with theories.
Sir, I believe what we're talking about,
what we are witnessing
are fluctuations in gravity.
That's impossible.
I might've said the same thing.
In fact, our entire science as astrophysicists
is based on the possible and the impossible
with nothing in-between.
But there it is, sir, possible somehow.
I can't answer the questions on
"Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?"
but even I know the moon
is not capable of manipulating gravity
at this level.
That's true.
The moon's mass is one-sixth our own.
It'd have to be close enough to touch the Earth
for it to have any reasonable effect.
But the moon's mass changed when the brown dwarf hit it.
Yes, we read your report.
That was the reason for the electromagnetic surges.
But what the hell does that got to do
with cars floating into trees?
This is not gravity in the traditional sense
we're used to.
But if what Dr. Emerson measured is accurate
we're talking energy levels never considered before.
I'm not following.
The basic law of gravity
is that smaller mass is attracted to larger mass.
Fifth-grade science, right?
That's why my boy's baseball falls
to the floor instead of the ceiling.
Why?
What is the largest object around?
Planet Earth.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(phone beeping)
Hey there.
Speak English?
Nein.
Come on, everyone speaks English.
Where you headed?
Nein.
I was trying to make a phone call,
but I keep losing reception.
I was wondering, actually,
if I maybe I could borrow your phone.
I can pay you for it.
Nein.
That's a pretty cute accent.
All right.
Well, nice to meet you.
(light orchestral music)
Look, if the electromagnetic energy is powerful enough
it will override local gravity.
Gravity is a relatively weak force.
That's why a piece of metal will cling
to a magnet instead of falling to the floor.
Except these fluctuations are isolated pockets,
not the entire planet.
Exactly.
Think of what we saw
as like a magnetic storm moving across the globe.
As the storm front moves
these electromagnetic surges are like lightning strikes.
Within that storm,
one object might be affected while another one is not.
If it's magnetic,
why isn't it just affecting metal objects?
It doesn't make any sense.
As I said before
we are all made up of the same electromagnetic energy.
Now, larger objects will more likely be affected.
People, cars, airplanes.
But not an ant or a particle of dust,
at least not at these energy levels.
These lightning strikes,
they'll last anywhere from five minutes to five hours
depending upon the interaction between the magnetic fields.
Now, the moon is presently on a narrow elliptical orbit
and has yet to reach its closest point on this orbital pass.
When it moves on, we can expect a reprieve of sorts.
But in the meantime, we can expect another event?
Yes.
Worse?
Yes.
Have you figured out a way to predict it?
Calculating the Earth's rotation against the moon's orbit,
Europe is still vulnerable.
It will continue to moving west and then us.
We need to clear shipping lanes, air travel.
What the hell do we tell people to do?
Where do they seek shelter?
Ground all air traffic.
Keep them out of their cars, indoors.
Wait a minute, the world can't come to a stop.
The economic ramifications alone would be catastrophic.
Unfortunately, Mr. Ranfield, we have no other choice, sir.
You can't hide from gravity.
(suspenseful orchestral music)
Tell the president we'll be there in five minutes.
Make sure you get the rest of the staff in there right now.
Sure you have the right people working on this?
They're the best in their field.
They haven't exactly been right so far.
They missed the damn asteroid in the first place.
Then Rhodes told us the moon was stable.
There was no new danger.
As did everybody else.
There's nobody to blame here.
What we're witnessing is unprecedented.
So they told us.
But I'd feel more comfortable working with our own.
NASA.
They're working with NASA, General.
They're working with everybody around the world.
I don't think we're in a position
to question their expertise.
What I question
is putting a project this important
in the hands of civilians.
It's my responsibility to protect this country.
First rule of the military
is you don't put all of your eggs in one basket.
I knew Kittner when he was at NASA.
He's stubborn.
He's also very good, General.
If this gets any worse, is there anyone else you'd want?
The president likes them.
He trusts Dr. Rhodes' judgment.
For now.
We'll keep all our options open, if necessary.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(phone beeping)
(phone ringing)
Yeah.
- Lloyd, it's Alex. - What the hell is going on?
Listen, the helicopter is on its way.
(voice breaking up)
You're breaking up.
It is not safe.
Hello?
Lloyd, can you hear me?
Alex, I can't hear you.
Look, listen, Lloyd, whatever you do
do not leave the house until I call you.
Do you understand?
Alex?
Alex.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Although our part of the world at this moment
is most vulnerable,
we must emphasize that the intensity
of these gravity spikes.
Duration and exact location
cannot be foreseen with any accuracy.
Seek shelter indoors.
Turn off all electronic equipment.
Pad your walls.
Secure all loose objects.
If you have a basement, go to it immediately.
Do not stay outdoors.
Then triangulate these and input them into the formula.
Anything?
No, we're not getting a thing yet.
[Woman] I'm bringing it up now.
[Roland] Listen to me.
I cannot exactly stop the train, Roland.
Or did you want me to jump?
This is not funny.
You haven't seen what's happened.
Why is the train operating if there's a danger?
The bulletin has just been issued.
They obviously haven't gotten it.
We don't know where it will hit,
but please get off at the next stop
and get inside a small room somewhere.
Okay, I will.
Bye.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(siren wailing)
[Officer] For your own safety,
seek shelter indoors immediately.
Secure all loose objects.
For your own safety, seek shelter indoors immediately.
Secure all loose objects.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Bruno.
Come on, Bruno.
Where are you, boy?
(dramatic orchestral music)
It's starting.
(all chattering) (suspenseful orchestral music)
Bruno.
Here, Bruno.
Bruno.
Here, Bruno.
Peter.
Come inside now.
Forget the dog.
Come. - Dad, he won't come.
(suspenseful orchestral music)
Dad, help. - Peter.
(suspenseful orchestral music)
(brakes screeching)
(all shouting) (suspenseful orchestral music)
We're losing grids across the Northeast
and parts of Canada.
Why?
It's hitting Europe.
It's secondary static charge.
What's happening in Europe is far worse.
(suspenseful orchestral music)
(both shouting)
- Dad. - Hold on.
(Peter screaming)
I've got you, son.
Hold on, Peter.
Hold on to me.
(suspenseful orchestral music)
(static hissing) (all chattering)
(Peter shouting)
(all screaming)
(train crashing)
(electricity crackling)
Grandpa?
It's okay, it's okay.
What happened?
(dramatic orchestral music)
[Man] That's all right.
Honey.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(all chattering)
We still have the satellite uplink?
Jared?
I'm working on it.
Let's try and stay focused, people.
- Dr. Kittner. - Yes, what is it?
The helicopter en route to pick up your family went down.
Its electrical failed from the surge.
Your family was not onboard.
It went down?
We're doing everything we can to pick up your family
as quickly as possible,
but the entire area is in a blackout.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Gravity was not affected in that area.
It was just a static surge.
I'm sure they're okay.
(dramatic orchestral music)
[Reporter] We're just now getting the first images.
People are beginning to pull themselves up off the ground.
Oh, it's like a war zone.
Folks, this is an absolute calamity.
Reports are now coming in from England to Germany to Egypt.
Witnesses claiming to have been pull...
Air weightless.
We've not yet gotten any official word from the White House
or any European authorities.
I'm just getting this in now off the wire.
The surge, as it is being referred to, has dissipated.
Now, authorities believe the worst is, in fact, over,
as the moon is now moving away from the planet.
[Man] The moon is moving away from its closest point.
It's over.
No, it's not over.
The moon is still on the narrow point of its axis.
We can expect these surges this side of the globe
at least the next 24 hours.
We're next.
Jared, how long till we get Europe online?
Where's Jared?
I don't know.
He just said he had to leave.
I saw him step out a few minutes ago.
(dramatic orchestral music)
It's been coming in and out since this morning.
Give it a minute.
(soft rock music)
Jared?
Hey.
You want a drink?
I'm buying.
Sure.
I'll take the same.
Thanks.
You know, we're all pretty shaken, Jared.
It's okay to talk about it.
No, I'm all right.
It is what it is.
It's all just chance anyway, right?
What happened to faith?
Look, I know you think it's foolish, Dr. Rhodes,
but faith, sometimes it's all I have.
Believe me, Jared, I'm not making fun.
Science has very much come under question
these last few days.
But right now, it's all I have.
We don't know what's next.
But I can tell you, there are a lot of people counting
on us to figure it out.
I can't do that without you.
Well, it's not just science being put
into question right now.
Well, let's hope we're both wrong.
What do you say we go back to work and try
and find some answers?
Okay.
This wasn't a bad idea, by the way.
Thanks for the drink.
(phone ringing)
Hello?
ESA's coming back online.
(tense music)
(Maddie sighing)
You're just in time.
Roland's almost up.
Washington, hello?
Hello?
Maddie, is everything okay over there?
Yes, we only felt residual effects.
Static, mostly.
Some blackouts.
You?
Not so lucky, some hard-hit areas across the continent.
We weren't hit directly
but some of our systems have been badly damaged.
We can expect the same here over the next several hours.
But that's not all, and it's far worse.
Alex, we used your equation
on the changed lunar-orbit velocity
with the newest data we received from Jodrell.
It's being uploaded to you right now.
Have you received it yet?
I've got it here.
[Roland] Good.
What you are seeing is a simulation of the way the orbit
will be changing.
What's its new velocity?
We were far too conservative in our estimates.
The moon has moved into an even narrower elliptical orbit.
The hypermass will not escape our gravity
and we won't escape its.
(dramatic orchestral music)
We have to forward this information
to all of the team members
as soon as possible-
Dr. Rhodes, come with me.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(tense music)
Tell the president I'm on my way with Dr. Rhodes.
We need to see him immediately.
Make sure that Tom Ranfield and General Vaughn are there.
(tense music)
[Reporter] Homeland Security has issued a new warning now.
They do not feel the event is over.
There may, in fact, be a new threat
on this side of the Atlantic.
We're getting new reports now.
Hundreds of people in Germany have been affected.
Witnesses claiming to have been lifted into trees
then falling suddenly when the event has ended.
(electricity crackling)
Casualties are mounting.
Similar reports in England and elsewhere
and now we're being told the same can be expected here.
If one wants evidence, they simply need to look outside
and see how big the moon looks,
hovering like a huge bird of prey.
The world waits,
not knowing where another surge might strike.
The moon hovers huge in the sky,
closer than it's ever been before.
Authorities have issued warnings
for the entire North American continent.
People continue to take precautions.
But how does one hide from gravity?
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This is absolutely certain?
Yes.
[President] How long?
The moon will make impact with Earth in 39 days.
What happens to Earth?
Mr. President, an asteroid nine miles
across killed the dinosaurs.
An asteroid 90 miles wide would vaporize the oceans
and sterilize this planet.
The moon is more than 2200 miles in diameter.
There won't be a planet Earth.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(electricity crackling)
(Martina coughing)
Easy.
You okay?
I think so.
You speak English.
Ah.
We need to close this.
- What was that? - It was the moon.
(man groaning)
Is that okay?
Yeah.
Get outside.
I'll check for other survivors.
(man groaning) (dramatic orchestral music)
(both coughing)
Can you walk?
Yeah.
I think so, yeah.
We need to find help.
They're not gonna find us here.
Yeah.
(dramatic orchestral music)
High-tech crap.
(phone beeping)
(tone ringing)
We're leaving.
I thought they were picking us up.
Well, something must have happened.
Your father wants you there with him in Washington.
Seems like he wants you there pretty badly.
But, Grandpa, I thought you never leave your domain.
Yeah.
Get your bags.
We're taking the boat.
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(all chattering)
Nearly 20% of the country is in total blackout.
Power, phone, cellular.
Back-up generators are the only power they have.
Europe is much worse.
Germany's back online.
Alex.
We're still getting quite a lot
of residual interferences here.
Our systems are reading another influx
of electromagnetic energy.
We're seeing it now.
We're just not getting any levels.
We've lost too many towers
as to make any accurate measurements.
But it seems that the surges are getting stronger.
Alex, can you hear me?
It's rolling into North America.
(soft music)
Only 20 miles to the freeway.
(static hissing)
[Reporter] Homeland Security has issued a safety warning
for all states across-
(static hissing)
Power level and forcing hospitals and other emergency-
(horn honking)
(suspenseful orchestral music)
(ominous music)
(electricity crackling)
- Go. - Go.
Go, Grandpa.
(ominous music)
Grandpa. - Hurry, Grandpa.
It's catching up.
Hold on.
(Sadie screaming)
- Holy- - Grandpa!
(car horns honking) (suspenseful orchestral music)
(car horn honking)
(car crashing)
Hang on, kids.
(suspenseful orchestral music)
(all screaming)
(car crashing) (suspenseful orchestral music)
Is it over?
This round.
Anything?
The entire area is dark.
The EIU knows the situation.
They're sending people.
She would've been in that train.
I've got to know where that is.
We're operating on one landline.
We can't get through to anybody.
I'm going myself.
Roland.
This just came in.
They want you in Washington.
They've sent a hardened military transport.
Washington?
They're assembling a conference.
Everybody.
It has been requested by the chancellor that you attend.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Martina is still out there, Franz, I,
I gotta know that she's okay.
Hey, I will make sure of it.
(dramatic orchestral music)
And that the president doesn't want to speak prematurely
until he has had a chance to speak to emergency officials.
Now, we're just now getting the first unedited footage.
The first images coming back from the hardest hit areas.
Okay, we are just outside the town of Long Lake, Minnesota
where the surge here was quite strong.
Now, myself and my crew were secured to the ground
but it was still incredibly frightening.
I just need you, Jim, to pan over here.
You can see people here with broken bones
cuts and scrapes, some far worse than that.
Now, most of this area is without power
but we are being told, as you can see behind me
that emergency crews and the National Guard
from outlying areas are trying to help.
This is just unbelievable,
and we will continue to bring you more-
At this time, we cannot be certain when
or if another event will occur.
Therefore, I am invoking presidential emergency powers.
Air and train travel will remain suspended.
Curfews will be in effect.
Emergency services will continue
to function as best they can.
Homeland Security will coordinate with local agencies
to ensure that food, water,
clothing and necessary goods remain available.
Looters, hoarding and price gouging
will be dealt with swiftly and harshly.
(dramatic music)
(both groaning)
Where's Grandpa?
Grandpa?
Grandpa, are you okay?
And you wonder why I don't drive.
After the near miss of XL1 asteroid in 1994,
engineers were commissioned to develop a way
to deflect any future near-earth objects.
Now, one idea was to detonate nuclear weapons
in the path of an incoming asteroid.
If the explosion nudged the asteroid, even a fraction,
its altered trajectory would multiply over distance
sending it safely past Earth.
That was considering millions of miles of distance.
It wouldn't take much of a nudge, even from this distance,
if we use the brown dwarf to our advantage.
With the right calculations and distance from Earth
the brown dwarf becomes our ally.
We give the moon a nudge in the right direction
and its new greater mass
will be drawn towards the Sun instead of us.
The sun's gravity will put it into a new safe orbit.
Okay, even if this theory works,
I thought it was not possible
to get conventional nuclear weapons into space.
With CT6, they can.
What's CT6?
It's a converted Atlas V rocket designed
to deliver payload nukes into space.
And it exists now?
To the best of our knowledge, it does, yeah.
Well, a lot of parameters,
which would have to be worked out, but-
(phone ringing)
Excuse me.
Hello.
Maddie, I know everything.
30 odd days and counting.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Meet me down by the river walk.
It's about four blocks from you.
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- David. - Thanks for coming.
I don't have much time.
I guess that goes for everyone.
You got your information wrong.
Then why are you here?
To make sure you don't print the wrong story.
We were married for 10 years, Maddie.
I know when you're lying.
Funny, because I never knew when you were.
I'm not lying now.
I got it off the record from a White House staff member.
I just can't believe this kind of information
is being withheld from the public.
So I need you, face-to-face, you tell me I got it wrong.
Amazing.
Even if the world were coming to an end
all you're concerned about is your story.
Look, I care about the truth.
It's not just the story.
I need to know if I have a month to live.
I need to know that.
You can't print a story like this, David.
Try and imagine the consequences.
That's exactly what I'm trying not to imagine.
You got it wrong.
We thought we were in trouble
but the moon has re-attained a stable orbit.
(sighing) You're no good at it.
You can't lie.
You never could.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Don't do it, David.
For once in your life, try and show a little decency.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(groaning) Hold up, guys.
Jake, check your cell phone again.
(phone beeping)
Nothing.
Not a car in sight.
Come on, let's keep walking.
We'll be all right.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(crowd cheering)
Any word?
No.
They haven't even reached the house yet.
It's amazing, you know.
We have such incredible technology.
My 10-year-old can beam this to me from across the country
and still, nothing we can come up with
will even hold a candle to Mother Nature.
- Still drink coffee? - Oh, yeah.
This?
Why not?
It's funny, I remember when I was a kid,
went away to camp for a month.
God, a month seemed like an eternity back then.
You know, Maddie, if it is over,
we should be with our families.
It's not over, Alex.
This could work.
You sharing?
Yeah, grab a cup.
Thank you.
So we're close.
Let's hope your president has an open mind.
Yeah.
Let's hope.
What about Martina?
She's strong.
I can feel it in my gut, as you say, that she's safe.
Otherwise, I wouldn't be here.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Cheers.
So where were you headed, anyway?
To see my mother.
We're headed in the opposite direction now.
I know, but Leidensburg is this way.
It's closer.
We can get some help there.
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The proposed change in the acceleration and vector
of the brown-dwarf mass trapped in the moon
would, in theory, kick the moon out
into Earth's L4, L5 points
where the Sun's gravity would stabilize it
far enough from Earth
to prevent any further electromagnetic surges.
How many nuclear warheads are we talking about?
Professor Blankenship is our expert on this type
of weapon's technology.
1,100 warheads, 20 megatons each
detonated in two-minute intervals
from a post-orbital distance of 100 kilometers.
The near-simultaneous explosions
will create a continuous exponential outward force
that will accelerate the moon's velocity away from the Earth
without fragmenting the target
allowing the Sun's gravity to literally grab hold of it.
Now, it is critical that this be done while the moon
is still moving away.
You plan to get that many missiles to launch concurrently?
By using Atlas Vs and converted Russian
and perhaps Chinese rockets.
Russia and China don't have that technology.
Then we'll need to share it.
It's the only way we can achieve this
in the specified timetable.
I don't know about anybody else
but I'm not particularly comfortable
with offering the Russians and the Chinese technology
that will give them the ability
to rain nuclear missiles down on us from space.
The moon is on a collision course
with the Earth, Mr. Secretary.
What the hell's the difference?
This is gonna take a coordinated effort, the likes
of which we've never achieved.
Dr. Kittner.
Our advisory team, Mr. President,
has come up with another option.
Sorry, I thought we were the advisory team.
Did you think you were the only one giving advice
to the president?
All right, hang on.
Let's keep on track here.
- Yes, general. - Thank you, sir.
Precision nuclear strikes into the newly exposed area
of the moon.
87 warheads will penetrate the already weakened fault lines.
The moon will break apart,
releasing it from Earth's gravity.
And the brown dwarf, twice as heavy as the Earth
will slam down in our backyard.
By our calculations, the brown dwarf
will be disintegrated.
Most of the debris will be caught by the Sun's gravity.
No, the risk is too high if stray debris.
That debris alone could easily destroy the planet.
Is this correct?
There is a risk,
but we have run this through every simulation possible.
This is our best option.
General Vaughn,
I know the US military likes blowing things up
but this will not work.
The heat blast from the original impact
has fused the compounds.
There is-
We have taken that into consideration, Dr. Emerson.
We have weapons that will penetrate
far enough beneath the surface before detonating.
Bunker busters will only penetrate 30 meters, General.
The ones you know about.
We're not just a bunch of trigger-happy cowboys.
We have families too. - All right.
Doctor,
what are the realistic chances of your plan working?
And, as my mother used to say, leave the frosting
in the fridge.
I can't give you percentages, Mr. President.
But I can assure you, we have considered other options
including one very similar to the general's.
There's just so much we don't know.
And too much you've gotten wrong already.
This is new science, General.
Don't get this one wrong yourself.
Sir, our window of opportunity is short.
These Atlas V rockets have a limited range.
If another plan is implemented first and it fails,
the moon will move beyond those parameters.
When the moon starts back, it will be in range again,
won't it?
When the moon begins its orbit back to Earth,
it will begin an exponential increase in velocity.
Nothing will stop it from hitting this planet.
All right.
We're gonna weigh each option without prejudice
and we'll choose the plan
that has the best chance of success.
Politics will not play a part.
I can assure you that.
Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. President.
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Dr. Rhodes?
You need to see this.
(dramatic orchestral music)
How did you first come across this information?
Something about this whole thing
never felt to right to me.
I suspected there was more to the story,
so I began to ask questions.
I was introduced to a source
who confirmed that my suspicions were correct.
How did you react?
In shock.
I find it quite remarkable
that this information has not been made available
to the public.
[Reporter] And this is a source inside the White House?
Yes, confirmed off the record by a very reliable source
within the president's inner circle.
I was told the moon is on a collision course with Earth
and will impact in 36 days.
[Reporter] Has there been any official comment?
Any word from the White House?
Very much trying to keep this whole thing under wraps.
Obviously, they're scared.
They don't wanna tell people that life
on this planet may be extinguished.
My God.
[David] They're concerned about panic.
Widespread panic.
What the hell do we do now?
[David] I feel that the public is better than-
We make sure the public
knows we're doing everything we can.
[Reporter] I think most Americans and most people
of the world would agree with you.
They'll know that tomorrow.
- Dr. Kittner? - Absolutely, absolutely.
I've been asked to give you a message.
Emergency crews reached your home.
Your children weren't there, nor your father-in-law.
The house was empty.
They're continuing their search.
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I think most Americans and most people
in the world would agree with you.
Now, is there any evidence that other world leaders-
World leaders gathering now to discuss the crisis
while the world waits for a solution,
anything that can stop this apocalypse.
Meanwhile, tension and panic has begun
to rear its ugly head.
(dramatic orchestral music)
They're going with General Vaughn's plan.
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My fellow Americans,
we have all been witness to the horrific events
that have taken place over the past several days.
I wish I could come to you now and tell you
that the worst is over.
As has been recently reported
the moon has, in fact, moved into an orbit
that has put it on a collision course with Earth.
We have 36 days to stop it.
The United States, along with other nations of the world
have implemented Operation Safeguard
using nuclear weapons to destroy the moon
before it reaches us.
Engineers and scientists have been working together
from all over the world
to accomplish this enormous undertaking.
The missiles will be launched today.
This is not the end.
This will be our finest hour.
It will be remembered as the moment
when our world became one people
with one common cause.
We are not American.
We are not Chinese or French or Russian.
We are one people on a lonely planet.
We will pray together.
We will help each other
and we will not abandon our values, our self-respect
or the rule of law in this time of anxiety.
Be with your loved ones
and be comforted in the knowledge that this government
and all our friends throughout the world
are doing everything we can.
Thank you and God bless you all.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(all chattering)
Hello?
We have people who need help.
We were on a train.
It derailed.
There are others hurt.
Okay.
Bring the truck.
Get these people to the shelter.
Thank you.
(light orchestral music)
- Anything? - Nothing yet.
And I have no idea where they could possibly be, you know.
Or where we would begin to start looking, I mean...
They'll be okay.
They're with their grandfather, right?
Yeah.
Lloyd is an old cuss
but he would never let anything happen to those kids.
(light orchestral music)
(sighing) It's still cool.
It kind of feels like London.
I always thought I'd move back there.
Funny how things don't always turn out the way you expect.
No, they don't.
Hey, look.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Careful, now.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Hey.
Those are spoken for.
What's wrong with you, you deaf?
Cafe is closed.
- Let go! - Hey, let go.
Grandpa.
Take your hands off them.
(man grunting)
(Lloyd gasping)
Grandpa?
(Lloyd grunting)
Sadie, get some water.
(suspenseful orchestral music)
How long?
Five minutes.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(explosions booming) (suspenseful orchestral music)
(all murmuring)
Where's Space Command satellite?
Coming up.
(suspenseful orchestral music)
The data we're getting looks strange.
There's something going on, guys.
(suspenseful orchestral music)
What is it?
Nuclear weapons caused the moon to tumble erratically.
Has it increased the moon's velocity?
Yes.
It's gonna make impact five days earlier.
Their plan didn't work.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Yeah.
Thanks.
It failed, Mr. President.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Assemble Dr. Rhodes and her team.
I want another plan.
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Yes, Mr. President.
The president wants more options.
Well, it's a little late.
We gave him the only option.
Maybe not.
I might have an idea.
The moon is now tumbling, rotating, unevenly.
Why?
Have to be from the hypermass,
must've been pushed off-center.
The nukes may have done something for us after all.
I think they have partially dislodged our brown dwarf,
moved it back closer towards the surface of the moon.
So, what's your plan?
Actually, it's yours.
(dramatic orchestral music)
As some of you are aware,
while at NASA I headed a team developing
a zero-gravity propulsion machine
by means of manipulating electromagnetic energy.
This is the original design.
What does it do?
Generates extreme electromagnetic current.
We are going to magnetize the moon's core,
literally turn it into one gigantic electromagnet.
The machine is self-powered, nuclear.
This machine will create an instant of reverse polarity
start a chain reaction within the core.
The brown dwarf and the moon's core will repel each other,
positive to positive,
like trying to connect positive sides of a magnet.
If we do this when the moon
is at its furthest point from Earth,
its axis peak,
the brown dwarf will be expelled by the moon
and drawn into the sun's gravity, not Earth's.
The moon will then retain a normal orbit around Earth.
You can do that with this machine?
First we have to build it, Mr. President.
Wait a minute, build it where?
Most of the mechanisms can be built here.
The rest will need to be assembled on the moon.
You've gotta be kidding.
Fortunately ESA had planned the manned phase
of their lunar operation next month
so most of the infrastructure is already in place.
How do you use this thing to magnetize the core?
Drill a hole and drop it down?
A thin steel carbon-fullerene nanowire
newly developed by the US military
for transfer of electromagnetic energy
will be attached to a converted cruise missile
with the other end connected to the EM machine.
And we've, Alex, can you put up the,
thank you.
We've done some extensive spectrographic analysis
of the moon.
We believe that deep fissure canyons have been exploited
all the way to the core.
However, because of blast debris
continued residual effects from the impact
it is impossible for us
to do any detailed thermal readings from here.
The astronauts will have to determine the appropriate canyon
to launch our missile into
depending on which of these canyons best suit our needs.
Now, once the canyon has been chosen,
the astronauts will descend into it
via a jet-propelled rover
and with on-site thermal equipment,
begin detailed subsurface terrain mapping
for the missile guidance system,
which will direct the missile down into the core.
This is fantasy.
How are you gonna attach that much wire to a missile?
It won't actually be that difficult.
ASEP?
That's what we intended, General.
What?
What's ASEP?
American Space Elevator Prototype.
The idea is to use ultra-thin cable
to lift cargo to an orbiting base.
It's still in development.
The nanowire is both highly conductive
and incredibly strong.
We use the wire from that technology as the conductor
from the EM machine to the warhead.
Now, we will convert the missile
to a copper-plasma-based warhead.
After the canyon has been mapped
by the astronauts and missiles,
Tercom guidance system
will be programmed via fire control
from within the lunar module.
As the missile embeds itself in the moon's core
the dead warhead's copper liner will collapse, melt,
form a plasma jet
which will be directed out of the front of the missile
into the moon's core
effectively transferring the EM current
forcing the brown dwarf out of the moon.
There is, however, one caveat.
It is unlikely the astronauts will make it back
to the lunar module
before the moon's core has been magnetized.
But even if they do,
there's little chance
of the module escaping the magnetic field.
It's essentially a one-way trip.
It should be voluntary.
Can we pull this off?
As we said, the brown dwarf must be ejected
when the moon reaches its axis peak.
Otherwise, it will hit us instead of the sun.
If there are any delays or hiccups, it will be too late.
That's why we have 16 days to launch
to give the Soyuz time to catch up to the moon
and our astronauts time to implement the plan.
Sir, we spend years training our astronauts
for a single mission.
The Russian Advanced Crew Transport is already prepped
for their lunar mission.
16 days?
It can't be done.
We need to reprogram every code from scratch.
That's true, we will, but it's not impossible.
Damn near.
The alternative, gentlemen, is damn near.
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All right, I'm sold.
Let's consult our allies, get a consensus.
Contact ESA 's lunar-mission commander
and the rest of the space-flight team.
Do it.
Get it built.
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That's enough, thanks.
You're welcome.
(man breathing heavily)
We can't stay here.
We've got- (groaning)
Grandpa!
Oh, it's my heart.
I lost my pills.
Jake, go over there and see if you can find some aspirin.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(suspenseful orchestral music)
My grandpa, he needs aspirin.
He's got a bad heart.
Yeah, well, thanks to your grandpa, I got a bad headache.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Hey.
Hey, kid.
You stay away from them.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Hello.
This is Terrence Young.
He's the mission director
of the European Space Agency's lunar expedition.
Hello.
The Euro-Soyuz spacecraft is being prepped
at their launch facility in Kazakhstan.
Now, the Russian space control was damaged
during the last surge
so mission control will now be the European Space Agency
in Darmstadt, Germany.
It will take a miracle to pull this off,
but I do believe we can.
Our biggest concern is the assembly of that machine
on the moon.
Most of it can be assembled here.
Our mission specialists
will practice final assembly on dummy parts.
I'll supervise.
We understand that.
But with the electromagnetic interference
there is some concern Mission Control
may lose communication with the astronauts.
Now, we need someone up there
with the specialized and in-depth knowledge of that machine.
(dramatic orchestral music)
What, are you joking?
I have no training for this.
This is your brainchild, Dr. Kittner.
Dr. Emerson, as you've stated
there is no way to map the canyon's terrain from here.
An expert in moon geology with a vast understanding
of what has happened since the impact is essential.
There's simply no way we can train anyone down here
to do that.
No, I'm not an astronaut.
There is no room for error here,
gentlemen, and we are running out of time.
I'm sorry to you both, but that is the situation.
It's 1000-to-one that the astronauts are coming back.
We understand that too.
We cannot take a chance with someone else.
Our best hope lies in your hands.
(dramatic orchestral music)
My children are still out there, sir.
I want them found.
(dramatic orchestral music)
FEMA has nothing yet.
It was unfair proposition.
No one is gonna force you to do this.
I know that.
Look, we still have time.
We can train someone else.
Remember when I said
that things don't always turn out the way we expect?
I remember.
I was talking about us.
(light orchestral music)
We had something.
Been thinking a lot about it.
I know, Alex.
Me too.
I need you to do something for me, Maddie.
I need you to say goodbye to my kids for me.
Alex, we don't know whether-
Listen, I made arrangements and
I promised I'd never leave without saying goodbye
so I need you to do that.
I want you to tell them that I'm sorry, okay?
- Alex- - Look, they're right.
There's just no room for error.
I'm the only one who can build that machine,
for certain, anyway.
They're gonna be very proud of their father.
(dramatic orchestral music)
It's all right.
No, it isn't.
(dramatic orchestral music)
I gotta go.
I've got a plane to catch.
The components are being made at five locations
around the globe.
US, Japan, Brazil, France and Germany.
Our facility here is hardened against EMPs
so all of our systems were preserved during the last surge
and are operating normally.
Because of the increased mass on the moon
you're gonna weigh twice as much there as you do here.
So we've weighted down your training suits accordingly
so that you get used to it.
Believe me, over the next 10 days,
you are going to sweat, vomit,
and wish to God that the meteor had hit us instead
of the moon.
Gentlemen, let me introduce you
to Flight Commander Courtney Batterton from the US
and Lunar Module Pilot Sergei Pitinkov from Russia.
- Alex Kittner. - Sergei.
Roland Emerson.
Nice to meet you.
- Alex. - Hi.
Roland Emerson.
Well, then, if we've all met.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Hey.
Here.
They're scarce.
Take it. - Where did you get it?
- Money talks. - Thanks.
(speaking foreign language)
You're married?
Engaged.
Was he with you?
I've never been married.
I'm not sure I'm the type.
I wouldn't want to change my life like that.
Don't get me wrong, I'm a nice guy, I like people-
[Man] Dr. Emerson, seen here-
But worrying about someone else, what they wanna do, God.
[Man] Are confident in the mission's success.
The launch of the Euro-Soyuz is scheduled for Tuesday.
We are told there's a very specific timeline
for the astronauts
to reach the moon in their attempt to alter its course.
- You know him? - Yes.
[Man] And bring you the latest news
as details become available.
In other news, international-
(dramatic orchestral music)
[Lloyd] Where is he?
He's outside, trying to fix one of those cars.
Our broadcast from the White House updating (indistinct).
Called the situation
our best chance to stop the moon's imminent collision
with the Earth.
We will continue (indistinct)
updates throughout the evening.
(static hissing)
Emergency crews are stretched to their limit
and they're concentrating their work in the cities.
A national curfew has been put into effect
and for their own safety, citizens are prohibited
from leaving their homes.
(dramatic orchestral music)
[Man] Here.
See if he'll eat it.
Can we have another candy bar?
We're both hungry.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Fine.
There.
You should be nicer to people.
Yeah, why is that?
Because maybe they'll be nicer to you.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(all chattering)
No, you can't come with us.
But I must get to Cologne.
No room.
We have to get these supplies to another shelter.
If you can just get me to a military base.
They can contact my fiancé, Dr. Roland Emerson.
He's one of the astronauts.
He is on the scientific-advisory team.
He's advising the government.
Please, I must get to him.
I'm sorry.
Now, please, go back to the tent.
Hey, buddy.
Lady needs a ride, squeeze her in?
I can't.
Hey, you are hurt, yeah?
Mmmm.
I'm pregnant.
You're what?
Hey, look, I'm buying her ticket, all right?
Take it.
I can't do that, sir.
Look, the woman's pregnant.
I'm asking you, can you just please help her out?
Yeah.
Thank you.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Thank you.
No problem.
Hey, good luck.
What's your name?
Pierce, Bob Pierce.
I'm Martina Altmann.
Thank you, Mr. Pierce.
No problem.
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The successful launch
of the American Atlas V with supplies
begins the first phase of the lunar mission.
The cargo module will lie in orbit around the moon
waiting for the astronauts
to arrive only a few days from now.
The astronauts, including two civilians,
Alex Kittner and Roland Emerson,
have been training vigorously for several days.
Both will be going into space for the very first time,
both an essential part-
I didn't tell you that Martina's pregnant.
Hey, that's great, Roland.
Congratulations.
[Reporter] Mission Control of course, will remain based
at the European Space Agency control center in Germany.
The incredible effort has only been made possible
by widespread international support.
Mr. Emerson.
Yeah?
Your fiancée, she has been found.
She's on her way here.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Thank you.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Martina.
(dramatic orchestral music)
I'm okay.
Ah.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Jake, reach in my shirt pocket.
I wanna tell you a story
about your mom.
(light piano music)
When you were babies,
still in your cribs,
even when you were older,
your mother,
she'd come into your room late at night
just to stare,
to adore you.
You never woke.
You never knew.
(Sadie sobbing)
But some part of you must have known she was there.
You need to listen to that now
to the part that knows she's always there watching over you.
(Sadie sobbing)
We'll be there with you
always.
Your mom and I.
Count on it.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Your father's a,
a good man.
He'll find you.
He...
Grandpa! (sobbing)
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[Roland] We leave for the launch facility
tomorrow morning.
[Martina] Can I come with you?
To Kazakhstan?
To the moon.
Yes.
Is it a dangerous mission?
Yes.
But we will be okay?
No.
You are coming back.
We are having a baby.
You're going to be here.
No, no, no.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(Martina sighing)
Look at me.
I will do everything I can to get back here.
I promise you.
(Martina sobbing)
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, I am.
I want to be your husband.
Did you hear what I said?
I want to be your husband.
Will you marry me?
Yes.
(light orchestral music)
(bells ringing)
Do you, Martina Altmann, take Roland Emerson
to be your lawfully wedded husband
for better or worse, richer or poorer,
till death do you part?
I do.
And do you, Roland Emerson, take Martina Altmann
to be your lawfully wedded wife, for better or worse
richer or poorer, till death do you part?
I do.
You may kiss.
(light orchestral music)
Where are you going?
None of your business.
Where were you going when you came here?
None of your business.
Wait.
You can't just leave us here.
Look, kid, I'm sorry about your gramps, all right
but it's survival of the fittest now.
All you have to do is take us into town or something.
My dad, he's in Washington.
Alex Kittner, he's advising the president.
You'll get a reward!
Here, you can keep them.
What?
I don't want this. - Good luck, kid.
Stop!
Please!
(tires screeching)
(dramatic orchestral music)
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Get in.
(dramatic orchestral music)
[Man] Auxiliary power.
[Man 2] Switching to auxiliary power.
Access arm retract and crew fallback.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Main engine start.
Go with main engine start.
(rocket rumbling) (dramatic orchestral music)
[Woman] 10, nine, eight, seven, six
five, four, three, two, one.
Ignition.
Lift-off.
(rocket rumbling)
(dramatic orchestral music)
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(all chattering)
[Man] Dr. Emerson, do we have final-trajectory points?
That's affirmative, Center.
I've got a crystal clear view from here
and our thermal gear is reading beautifully.
We've discovered the best crevice for our missile launch
and the landing will proceed. - Thank you.
Sergei? - Copy, Center.
It's well within our landing parameters.
I'm downloading coordinates now.
[Man] Dr. Rhodes, what's our STP?
No change, all lunar conditions remain as predicted.
[Maddie] Lunar conditions are valid.
Commander Batterton, how do we look?
All systems are go from here, Control.
Good.
We'll take control of the cargo-vessel launch from here
so stand by for lunar-module prep.
Copy that.
Well, so far so good.
Provided nothing untoward happens, we should get them there.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Dr. Rhodes.
We just got a call.
A military checkpoint is holding a man
who claims to have Dr. Kittner's children with him.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Dr. Kittner, this is Mission Control.
We have something for you,
if you'd like to look at your monitor.
Hi, Daddy.
Hi, Dad.
Hey, guys.
What are you doing?
I'm going to the moon.
Where's your grandfather?
(dramatic orchestral music)
He, he died.
(dramatic orchestral music)
When are you coming home, Daddy?
I'm not sure, pumpkin.
Why not?
Well, there's something I have to do.
I need to save the man in the moon.
Dad?
You take good care of your sister, okay?
You're the man of the house now, remember?
I love you both very much.
I love you too, Dad.
I love you, Daddy.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Goodbye, Jake.
Goodbye, Sadie.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(Sadie sobbing)
(static hissing)
(Sadie sobbing)
(dramatic orchestral music)
[Man] Dr. Kittner, we're running out of time.
Are you able to move any faster?
[Alex] We'll have to try
but this heightened gravity is wearing us down.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(both breathing heavily)
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Control, coupling on Coil 4 complete.
Interval a go.
Continue sequence through to the next linkage.
(dramatic orchestral music)
The moon will reach its axis peak in six hours.
They have to complete the EM machine.
Their meds are peaked.
They can't keep up this pace up much longer.
Do they have enough oxygen?
We'll have to tap the reserve.
Well, we don't have a choice.
Right.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(machine whirring)
It's not connected.
Try it again.
(machine whirring)
Coil 5 isn't taking the coupling.
Sergei, run a diagnostic,
find out what the computer's doing.
Copy.
(dramatic orchestral music)
It's a failed coil interface inside the linkage chassis.
Port H-4.
(dramatic orchestral music)
- Five hours to axis peak. - Copy that.
Orbit 1, it's getting tight.
How much longer?
Need to replace Coil 5.
It will take at least five hours.
- What? - That's too long.
We won't have enough time to launch the missile.
You have to begin subsurface mapping now.
We need guidance information for the missile.
Dr. Kittner?
I can assemble the remaining couplers.
The nanowire is secured to the missile.
- Dr. Emerson? - Yeah.
Mapping equipment loaded.
We are ready to go.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(rocket rumbling)
(dramatic orchestral music continues)
We need to get that mapping done
and get this machine online now.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Dr. Rhodes?
They're way behind.
Then maybe it's time to start praying for a miracle.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Who's to say science got it right?
[Woman] Three hours, four minutes to axis peak.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Time?
There isn't enough time.
As our final hours tick away
we do not hear reports of panic or lawlessness.
Instead, oddly calm.
A strange and beautiful peace that has eluded us until now.
The irony matters not
as many people spend these final hours
fulfilling their last wishes
doing things they've never taken time to do.
Conquering fears.
Finding love.
Finding faith.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Control, all coils are go.
Assembly complete.
He did it.
It's done.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Come on, Alex.
Turn it on.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(machine whirring)
Preliminary power activated.
Sergei, what are the levels?
Levels are holding.
All is go.
Locked and ready for plasma ignition.
[Roland] Copy.
The subsurface fractures are wider than we thought.
We can accelerate our descent.
Any increase in velocity
and you will be shattered against the side of the canyon.
Sergei, we have no other chance.
Sergei, recalculate the rate of descent.
We'll try and make up the time.
Copy.
(dramatic orchestral music)
One hour, 15 minutes to axis peak.
The machine is ready.
What's the hold-up?
Almost in position.
Mapping almost complete.
Let's not give up just yet.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Courtney, the EM machine is locked and powered.
All systems remain go.
Waiting on mapping sequence.
Copy, Alex.
We're getting very high EM levels down here.
Copy.
Filters are peaked.
Signal strength is good.
I just need a little bit more time here.
Straight, good.
Good, keep it steady.
Just a few more seconds.
Okay.
It's opening up now.
I've got a good view from up here.
Yes.
Yes, we've got a line of sight.
Go.
Fire control, stand by.
Prepare for sequence transfer.
(dramatic orchestral music)
What's happening?
What happened?
She lost control.
Thrust control's gone.
I see a slight outcropping.
I can't keep this descent altitude.
We're going in too steep.
(suspenseful orchestral music)
(dramatic orchestral music)
Roland?
Do you copy?
- Don't let go. - I got you.
- I'm slipping. - Hold tight.
Don't let go.
Hold on!
(Courtney grunting)
No!
(Courtney screaming)
(dramatic orchestral music)
(Roland breathing heavily)
No. (breathing heavily)
Alex.
I've lost Courtney.
I'm,
I'm on some sort of a cliff top.
Roland, we need the missile's final-guidance sequence.
Can you transmit?
There's been some damage.
Are you reading anything?
No.
Dr. Emerson, the transmitter has been disconnected
from the hovercraft.
The missile is still blind, Roland.
It will take seven minutes to reach the core
which means we have less than 10 minutes to fire it.
We'll be past the point of no return.
Copy.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Come on.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(device beeping)
Transmitting.
We have to launch now.
Still uploading.
Come on, we're gonna miss the window.
Come on, Kittner.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(computer beeping)
Missile away.
(dramatic orchestral music)
The missile's been fired.
The missile is in the canyon.
Tracking missile.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(Roland breathing heavily)
Dr. Kittner?
I've done some calculations.
There may still be time for us to escape the EM field
if we launch now.
We're waiting for Roland.
The hovercraft is inoperable-
We are not leaving anyone behind.
Understood?
Alex, he's right.
I'm stuck here.
We still have a chance.
- Roland- - No.
Alex, listen to me.
Go home.
Go to your kids.
We've finished our job here.
Start the launching sequence, Sergei.
(dramatic orchestral music)
We're not leaving without you.
You have no choice.
Start it now, Sergei.
Now.
Don't do it.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(Roland breathing heavily)
(dramatic orchestral music continues)
Three minutes until detonation.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(dramatic orchestral music continues)
One minute to detonation.
(dramatic orchestral music)
30 seconds to detonation.
(dramatic orchestral music)
10 seconds to detonation.
Seven, six, five
four, three, two, one.
(wind whooshing)
(explosion booming) (moon rumbling)
(dramatic orchestral music)
(static hissing) (dramatic orchestral music)
(all chattering)
(dramatic orchestral music)
Hey, where are you going?
To see if it worked.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Let's go.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(moon cracking)
(dramatic orchestral music)
Oh, my God.
(Martina sniffling)
Orbit 1, this is Mission Control.
Do you copy?
Orbit 1, this is Mission Control.
Do you copy?
Orbit 1, do you copy?
This is Orbit 1.
Copy, Control.
We hear you.
We are away.
Myself and Dr. Kittner.
(all cheering) (dramatic orchestral music)
All right, folks.
Let's get them home safely.
We're not gonna lose them now.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Dr. Rhodes.
Dr. Kittner and cosmonaut Pitinkov,
they were not on the moon.
They're alive.
Yeah.
(dramatic orchestral music) (all clapping)
So?
Well, it looks like the magnetic pulse
exploded the complex of fault lines.
Is it stable?
- Yes, it's stable. - Congratulations, well done,
well done.
Mr. Director, congratulations. - Thank you.
Everyone, thank you.
Good job.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Thank you.
It's over.
It worked.
Yes.
(both laughing)
(dramatic orchestral music)
There will be countless casualties to be sure
and our prayers go with them.
But our world has not been extinguished.
We are here.
We are alive.
Temperatures will drop.
Despite this, millions have gathered
in spontaneous celebrations throughout the world
christening what many are calling a new beginning.
Hostilities throughout the world have ceased.
A time to heal,
perhaps a second chance to get it right.
(dramatic orchestral music)
Well done.
Thank you, General.
Dad!
(dramatic orchestral music)
Let me see you.
I love you, guys.
Let's go home, guys.
(dramatic orchestral music)
(dramatic orchestral music continues)