Mars Rising

Episode 1

Journey to the Red Planet

Fri, Sep 7, 2007 46 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

Rocket Power

Mon, Oct 8, 2007 46 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

Staying Alive

Sun, Oct 14, 2007 46 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

The Human Factor

Sun, Oct 21, 2007 46 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

Six Minutes of Terror

Sun, Oct 28, 2007 46 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

Episode #1.6

Tue, Sep 8, 2026

Episode 7

The New World

Tue, Oct 30, 2007

Episode 8

Search for Life

Sun, Nov 4, 2007

Episode 9

The 'New' Right Stuff

Tue, Nov 6, 2007

Episode 10

Into the Unknown

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

Extreme Expedition

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

The Giant Leap

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.