Trailer | Space: The Longest Goodbye
Preview: Season 25 Episode 16 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
NASA psychologists prepare astronauts for the extreme isolation of a Mars mission.
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.
Trailer | Space: The Longest Goodbye
Preview: Season 25 Episode 16 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
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.
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Antarctica's Survival Guide for Mars Explorers
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How did the extreme Antarctic winter affected the Belgica's crew? (13m 41s)
Can Humans Get to Mars Without Going Insane?
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How can future astronauts best prepare themselves to face these challenges? (12m 32s)
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What an Antarctic Disaster Can Teach Us About Getting to Mars
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How do you keep humans sane and relatively content in isolation? (15m 9s)
Extended Trailer | Space: The Longest Goodbye
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The grueling journey to Mars. (1m)
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