Mars Rising

Season 1 Episode 6: Search for Life

Oct 21, 2007 NR 2h 7.9

The journey to Mars and the search for life on another planet is the most dangerous and compelling mission in the history of space exploration. Bacteria are the most basic and the hardiest life form. And, either still living or now dead, bacteria are one of the things astronauts will be looking for on the Red Planet. In preparation for the challenges of Mars, scientists are searching for bacteria in the driest and most barren places on Earth. The temperature, valley networks and well-preserv...

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Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Journey to the Red Planet

1. Journey to the Red Planet

Aired: Oct 7, 2007

Debut: The viability of a manned trip to Mars is examined by researchers, sci...

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...

Main Cast

William Shatner Narrator (voice)

Creators

Gary Lang Writer

Info about Mars Rising

Current Status: Ended

Network: Discovery

Genres: Documentary