Name: Destination Mars
Released: 2015-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Available on START, Kinopoisk

A documentary series about Mars One, the company that aims to transport people to Mars by 2027. Experts talk about the mission and investigate the risks and challenges and highlight the possibilities.

Documentary · 2015 · 17 min

Director Bill Thomas

EPISODE 1

Part 1: The Mission

The United States and China are considering launching manned missions to Mars in 25 years. However, Netherlands-based Mars One has a bold plan to land humans on Mars in 2027.

16 min · 28 Sept 2015
EPISODE 2

Part 2: The Astronauts

When 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.

18 min · 28 Sept 2015
EPISODE 3

Part 3: The Journey

The trek from earth to Mars is fraught with difficulties, from surviving radiation en route to landing in a space craft not yet designed.

16 min · 28 Sept 2015
EPISODE 4

Part 4: Surviving On Mars

From 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.

11 min · 28 Sept 2015
EPISODE 5

Part 5: 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.

14 min · 28 Sept 2015

Bill Thomas

Director
Iain Riddick

Producer

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