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12 Episodes 2007 - 2007
Episode 1
Fri, Sep 7, 200746 mins
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.
Episode 2
Mon, Oct 8, 200746 mins
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.
Episode 3
Sun, Oct 14, 200746 mins
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.
Episode 4
Sun, Oct 21, 200746 mins
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.
Episode 5
Sun, Oct 28, 200746 mins
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.
Episode 6
Fri, Jan 23, 2026
Episode 7
Tue, Oct 30, 2007
Episode 8
Sun, Nov 4, 2007
Episode 9
Tue, Nov 6, 2007
Episode 10
Tue, Nov 13, 2007
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.
Episode 11
Tue, Nov 20, 2007
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.
Episode 12
Tue, Nov 27, 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.