Destination Mars

Season 1

How will humans take the next step into outer space - traveling to Mars not to visit, but to stay?

Where to Watch Season 1

5 Episodes

  • The Mission
    E1
    The MissionThe United States and China are considering launching manned missions to Mars -- in 25 years. But Netherlands-based Mars One has a bold plan to land humans on Mars in 2027. Is the mission fueled by wishful thinking and unproven science -- or will private exploration get us there?
  • The Astronauts
    E2
    The AstronautsWhen Mars One invited citizens to journey to Mars, 200,000 people applied. The final 100 include a military jet pilot, an ER doctor, and an IT consultant -- all willing to leave their loved ones forever. They share a common dream -- and a willingness to endure almost unimaginable isolation.
  • The Journey
    E3
    The JourneyThe trek from earth to Mars is fraught with difficulties, from surviving radiation en route to landing in a space craft not yet designed. Mars One founder Bas Lansdorp attends the Mars Society Convention in Washington, DC, to debate the risks and rewards with scientists from around the world.
  • Surviving on Mars
    E4
    Surviving on MarsFrom a greenhouse in Holland to a desert landscape in Iceland, scientists are using the earth to tests ways to keep a Mars settlement alive and well. It's the ultimate survival challenge, requiring major innovations to find water, grow food and clean the air.
  • Why One Way?
    E5
    Why One Way?Mars One plans one-way missions to Mars; the goal is not simply to explore, but to colonize the red planet. A one-way trip saves billions and eliminates the risk of a return voyage. But can the crew survive in such utter isolation? Some candidates for the mission reflect on this challenge.

 

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