Discovery Channel - Man vs. the Universe (2014) Part 3 Mars is Ours

Man vs. the Universe

The Science Channel's new special “Man vs. the Universe” cover’s everything from a private race to the moon to how scientists are trying to protect the planet from the threat of dangerous asteroids. Man vs. the Universe aims to explore the new era of commercial and national space exploration.. “Space truly is the final frontier for humans,” Rita Mullin, general manager at the Science Channel, said in a statement. “For the first time ever, we're taking proactive steps to protect ourselves from its perils, and use its vast resources to ensure our survival. This process features extraordinary ideas driven by astonishing feats of technology and engineering. We hope 'Man vs. the Universe' captures some of the remarkable work happening right now in this new race for space, and gives viewers an appreciation for the incredibly smart, creative, driven people doing this work.”

Part 3: Mars is Ours

For decades humans have dreamed of going to Mars, and now we’re finally on the brink of blasting off for the red planet. SpaceX founder Elon Musk believes Mars is our insurance policy in case Earth becomes uninhabitable. With unprecedented access into SpaceX, viewers will see the engineers making our mission to occupy Mars a reality. Future “Marsonauts” are already learning how to survive on a frozen desert by practicing in the wilds of Utah. An aerospace engineer is designing the spacesuit that will shield us from the harsh Martian environment and give us superhuman strength. SpaceX hopes to get to Mars in about two decades, but another space startup, Mars One, thinks it can get humans there in just ten years. The only catch: it’s a one-way trip, with no chance of ever Coming Home.

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