Plot: Can humans survive a trip to Mars and back that could take two to three years? This episode of NOVA scienceNOW examines all of the perils of this journey, including deadly meteoroids, bone and muscle deterioration, and cosmic radiation. Host Neil deGrasse Tyson checks in with scientists who are developing new ways to keep astronauts alive on such a journey

NOVA ScienceNOW - Season 5 - Can We Make It to Mars? (Episode 1)
Episode Aired On:
Wednesday, January 19 2011
14 years ago
Wednesday, January 19 2011
14 years ago
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