The Universe: Mars, The Red Planet

Earth and Mars passing each other in space. Caption: Mars and the Earth had been passing each other

Mars is the planet in our solar system most similar to Earth. Rumors of life on it 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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astronomy, mars, planet, water

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  • The Universe: Mars, The Red Planet

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    A & E Television Network
    Length:
    44 minutes