A new reality television show is on the horizon that promises to be out of this world. Space 11, a new production company, is launching '...
A new reality television show is on the horizon that promises to be out of this world.
Space 11, a new production company, is launching 'Galactic Combat' that will see 40 mixed martial arts fighters from around the world prepare for a final match in an arena with zero gravity – space.
The series will follow fighters through a 12 month competition to be the first to participate in a new sport called 'MMA-Zero G.'
All of the fighters will undergo training and learn how to cage fight in the absence of gravity with programs and conditioning mirroring programs used in astronaut training.
The last two standing will go into space for the final event aboard a custom retrofitted rocket as it orbits earth for 90 minutes.
Space 11, a new production company, is launching 'Galactic Combat' that will see 40 mixed martial arts fighters from around the world prepare for a final match in an arena with zero gravity – space. (stock)
Wednesday's announcement was shared by Space 11 founder Andrea Iervolino, who aims to produce movies, TV shows and live events beyond Earth's atmosphere.
'The sheer spectacle of combat in a zero gravity environment will make for a 'can't miss' viewing experience that will be truly groundbreaking, and represents what Space 11 is designed to deliver to audiences eager to see limits pushed,' Iervolino said.
'A format that requires the most unique training and delivers the most exciting new sports competition will serve fans well.
'And of course we are fully commitment to the tested technologies and scientific data that we know will provide the safest experience throughout the process.
All of the fighters will undergo training and learn how to cage fight in the absence of gravity with programs and conditioning mirroring programs used in astronaut training. The last two standing will go into space for the final event aboard a custom retrofitted rocket as it orbits earth for 90 minutes (stock)
Galactic Combat, which is in preproduction, is scheduled to air in 12 episodes in 2023, Fast Company reports.
'When people try to punch you in zero gravity—I don't know if you've seen the video of a baby pushing a person [in zero gravity] and the person goes to the other side of the room,' said Iervolino.
'It's a totally different way to punch someone. It's a very different type of training.'
The Space 11 team includes a number of space enthusiasts including ex-SpaceX employees, astrophysicists and astronomers.
Many production companies are looking to the stars to create an exciting reality TV show.
Another US production company, Propagate, is working on 'Space Hero' that will launch aboard a rocket to the International Space Station (ISS) for a 10-day stay with the crew, as reported by Deadline in September 2020.
The number of contestants and the exact format has yet to be revealed, but those up for the challenge will undergo rigorous training and gruelling tests that push them mentally, physically and emotionally, Space Hero confirmed.
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