Will you be among the first humans to walk on Mars?
In short: This Smithsonian webcast explores the ambitious plans to send humans to the Red Planet. It examines the essential research into Martian water and the scientific search for potential life on another world.
The video, originally broadcast on October 21, 2015, investigates the logistical and scientific challenges of Mars exploration. This episode explores whether life might exist on Mars and the continuous hunt for water there.
Because of the timeline required for deep space travel, a student currently in elementary or middle school will likely be part of the first generation to step foot on Mars.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: STEM in 30 – Bound for Mars
- Also: Mars - STEM in 30 | National Air and Space Museum
- Also: Mars (STEM in 30: Season 1)
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