Horizon (1964)

Episode Overview

Horizon takes viewers inside NASA to explore preparations for its boldest mission yet: landing humans, potentially including women, on Mars. It has been over 40 years since Neil Armstrong made his historic moonwalk, but reaching the red planet will require a journey of at least three years. The program introduces the scientists and engineers working on innovative rockets, advanced space suits, and strategies to ensure astronauts can endure the challenges of such an extended trip. Surprisingly, the qualities needed for a Mars mission may not align with our typical expectations.