Can we make it to Mars? / a production of WGBH/Boston.

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This program examines the prospect of sending humans on a trip to Mars that could last as long as two to three years. Though the dangers of this potential journey include bone and muscle deterioration, cosmic radiation, and the threat of meteoroids, new scientific innovations are being designed to c...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Rovi K-12 education materials.
Corporate Authors: WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
WGBH Video (Firm)
Other Authors: Tyson, Neil deGrasse
Holt, Sarah
Wagner, Pamela Mason
Sweet, Jesse
Seftel, Joshua
Language:English
Language and/or Writing System:
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Audio described.
Published: [Boston] : WGBH Boston Video, [2011], ©2011.
Series:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Rovi K-12 education materials.
Subjects:
Mars (Planet) > Exploration.
Space flight to Mars.
Plasma rockets.
Space suits > Design and construction.
Roving vehicles (Astronautics)
Exploration of Mars (Planet)
Mars (Planet)
Science television programs.
Documentary television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Nonfiction television programs.
Genre:
Science television programs.
Documentary television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Nonfiction television programs.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: Video DVD
Description
Summary:
This program examines the prospect of sending humans on a trip to Mars that could last as long as two to three years. Though the dangers of this potential journey include bone and muscle deterioration, cosmic radiation, and the threat of meteoroids, new scientific innovations are being designed to circumvent such problems. The episode also features scientist Vandi Verma, who is part of the team responsible for directing Mars rovers over the planet's harsh terrain.
Note:Title from container.
Originally broadcast on January 19, 2011, as an episode of the PBS television program Nova scienceNow.
Not rated.
Videorecording.
Call Number:CW7 D0128894 VideoDVD
ISBN:9781608833634
1608833631
Credits:a production of WGBH/Boston.
System Details:DVD; Dolby digital stereo.; region 1; NTSC.
Participant or Performer:
Neil deGrasse Tyson, host.