Episode list

Mars Rising

Journey to the Red Planet
Debut: The viability of a manned trip to Mars is examined by researchers, scientists and astronauts. First up: logistical challenges and technical obstacles faced by the international space community in sending a manned mission to Mars and bringing it back. William Shatner narrates.
7.3 /10
Rocket Power

Sun, Oct 07, 2007
The design for the ship carrying the astronauts and supplies on a three-year mission to Mars is examined, including the propulsion system and fuel. William Shatner narrates.
7 /10
Staying Alive

Sat, Oct 13, 2007
In space zero gravity depletes muscle and bone mass, cosmic radiation can cause brain damage and cancer. For six astronauts in a confined and limited environment for up to three years - a voyage to Mars could be punishing even deadly for the human body. How will we protect it? This is the issue at hand for world renowned Doctors & scientists to ensure the astronauts remain alive.
7 /10
The Human Factor
The mental toll on astronauts embarking on a three-year Mars mission, including mental breakdown, sexual tension, suicide and mutiny, is examined. William Shatner narrates.
6.8 /10
Six Minutes of Terror
Examining vehicle entry into the Martian atmosphere, and techniques to slow and protect the capsule. Also: targeting a landing spot in 90 seconds. Willam Shatner narrates.
7 /10
Into the Unknown
The physical toll on astronauts embarking on a three-year Mars mission, including muscle depletion and loss of bone mass in zero gravity, and damage from cosmic radiation, is examined. William Shatner narrates.
0 /10
Extreme Expedition
The mental toll on astronauts embarking on a three-year Mars mission, including mental breakdown, sexual tension, suicide and mutiny, is examined. William Shatner narrates.
0 /10
The Giant Leap

Mon, Nov 26, 2007
Examining vehicle entry into the Martian atmosphere, and techniques to slow and protect the capsule. Also: targeting a landing spot in 90 seconds. Willam Shatner narrates.
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