Identical U.S. spacecraft carrying robotic explorers are headed for Mars. In January 2004, the first will touch the planet's surface-and NOVA will immediately begin transmitting the latest clues in the search for extraterrestrial life. This special recounts the dramatic design, testing, and launch of the two crafts, and will climax with the first probe's historic entry, descent, and landing on Earth's nearest planetary neighbor.
Producer: Mark Davis, Gail Willumsen, Jill Shinefield
Executive Producer: Paula S. Apsell
Production Company: ARTE France
Production Year: 2004
Copyright Year: 2003
Director: Gail Willumsen
Narrator: Neil Ross
Writers: Gail Willumsen
Discs: 1
DVI: Y
Audio Format: Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 4x3 Letterbox