The Universe- Mars The Red Planet

This series takes a fascinating new look at a very old universe. Fifty years after man first ventured into outer space, we examine the greatest secrets of the heavens. Each episode outlines how humans have explored the universe, and scrutinises the discoveries they have made. We look at hi-tech space telescopes which record the violent birth of stars, robotic rovers which glimpse the red surface of Mars, and sophisticated NASA probes which delve into the mysterious make-up of comets. As the earth churns ominously with the effects of global warming, this is a revealing and prescient journey into the heavens. From the planets to the stars and out to the edge of the unknown, history and science collide in this epic exploration of the Universe and its mysteries.

In Mars: The Red Planet, we investigate the nature and composition of the planet in our solar system that shares the most similarities with Earth. Despite other worldly features - such as the largest volcano in the Solar System - the red planet had much in common with our own one. Rumours of life on Mars may be substantiated as NASA orbiters and rovers discover new evidence of frozen water just beneath the rusty soil. Did alien life exist there? As Earth reels with the effects of global warming, Mars becomes the most likely candidate for eventual human habitation. Cutting-edge computer graphics are used to show what life would be like on Mars, and to imagine what kind of life forms might evolve in alien atmospheres.

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Science & Technology

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[CambridgeChicago]

Dudeness21 totally said, "They should have sent a poet!"

[mocksession]

Mars the DEAD planet!

I'm wetting my pants in excitement!

[unknown1562]

"pump it out, put it on steroids, and make it the size of united states"

Me: LMFO

[godistheanswer121212]

I don't see the point of going to Mars it's too hostile; building a space city would make more sense.

[Dudeness21]

There should be a normal person amongst the first to mars. The perspective of a mere mortal amongst these pinnacles of the human condition. Astronauts a-plenty and one brave lay-man (or -woman) to speak in the language of the people for the world. To bear witness to the awe.