Mars Rising

Season 1 Episode 4: The Human Factor

Oct 14, 2007 NR 46m 6.8

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.

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Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 2 Rocket Power

2. Rocket Power

Aired: Oct 7, 2007

The design for the ship carrying the astronauts and supplies on a three-year ...

Episode 3 Staying Alive

3. Staying Alive

Aired: Oct 14, 2007

In space zero gravity depletes muscle and bone mass, cosmic radiation can cau...

Episode 4 The Human Factor

4. The Human Factor

Aired: Oct 14, 2007

The mental toll on astronauts embarking on a three-year Mars mission, includi...

Episode 5 Six Minutes of Terror

5. Six Minutes of Terror

Aired: Oct 21, 2007

Examining vehicle entry into the Martian atmosphere, and techniques to slow a...

Episode 6 Search for Life

6. Search for Life

Aired: Oct 21, 2007

The journey to Mars and the search for life on another planet is the most dan...


Info about Mars Rising

Current Status: Ended

Network: Discovery

Genres: Documentary