Space: The Longest Goodbye
Season 25 Episode 16 | 1h 24m 52s
NASA's goal to send astronauts to Mars would require a three-year absence from Earth, during which communication in real time would be impossible due to the immense distance. Meet the psychologists whose job is to keep astronauts mentally stable in outer space, as they are caught between their dream of reaching new frontiers and the basic human need to stay connected to home.
Aired: 05/06/24 | Expires: 08/04/24 |
Extras From This Episode
Antarctica's Survival Guide for Mars Explorers
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Can Humans Get to Mars Without Going Insane?
Clip: S25 Ep16 | 12m 32s
Trailer | Space: The Longest Goodbye
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