MARS

In 2033, the first human mission to Mars enters the planet’s atmosphere. In the present day, SpaceX is attempting to land a reusable rocket and develop technology to help humans reach Mars.

The crew battles harsh Martian terrain, and the ship commander reveals he has been injured. NASA astronaut Scott Kelly undergoes an historic year-long mission on the International Space Station.

The Daedalus mission is in jeopardy as the crew struggles to find a shelter to protect them from radiation. In documentary segments, Europe and Russian partner to launch a probe.

Four years after the first landing, a new crew arrives, but a dust story threatens. In present day, McMurdo Station in Antarctica serves as a modern example of how humans may settle Mars.

The psychological pressures of life on Mars are revealed when the crew is trapped in the habitat. On Earth now, scientists study extreme isolation to prepare for a future mission to Mars.

A devastating tragedy in the Mars colony forces everyone to question the mission. In present day, SpaceX continues to work on rocket technology that could help mankind reach the red planet.

This behind-the-scenes episode shows the complete story of how we got to MARS, featuring interviews with producers, writers, designers, and experts.