When did NOVA Season 42 Episode 5 air?
NOVA Season 42 Episode 5 aired on October 22, 2014 at 9 PM ET.
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Season 42 · Episode 5
Ben Franklin's Balloons
Aired Oct 22, 2014at 9PM·55m
NOVA re-creates key flights, including the world’s first manned voyage on November 21, 1783. A descendant of the Montgolfier brothers, whose exploits fascinated Benjamin Franklin, will join a team to build an accurate replica of the fragile paper and canvas craft using 18th-century tools and materials.
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How long is NOVA Season 42 Episode 5?
This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.
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