Time Scanners Series Availability Update

February 25, 2014
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Updated February 9, 2026
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1 min read

I noticed this comment from Caitland Stevens about the upcoming 3D laser scanning series, Time Scanners on the National Geographic channel, but not here in the U.S. for some reason.

“The Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies (CAST), helped with the laser scanning and geo-technologies for this series. It’s really bringing 3D scanning to the masses and should be airing in quite a few places – here’s a link to the schedule. Hope you all enjoy them!”

Does anyone know why it is not being shown in the U.S.?

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