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NOVA: Mars: Dead or Alive DVD

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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.

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Features:

  • Length: 60 minutes on 1 Disc
  • Closed Captioned: Yes
  • Color: Yes
  • Stereo: Yes
  • Number of Programs: 1
  • Subtitles: No
  • Production Year: 2004
  • Country Of Origin: United States

Professional Reviews:

"Talk about your fascinating star treks." -- TV Guide

"An extraordinary television event . . ." -- New York Newsday

"Another outstanding event from the NOVA team . . ." -- The Sacramento Bee

"MARS Dead or Alive does a nice job explaining the work of space scientists and the drama of the 2004 U.S. Mars project from design to landing." -- School Library Journal

Product Description

Features:

  • Length: 60 minutes on 1 Disc
  • Closed Captioned: Yes
  • Color: Yes
  • Stereo: Yes
  • Number of Programs: 1
  • Subtitles: No
  • Production Year: 2004
  • Country Of Origin: United States

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.

Description

  • Bonus video profile of NASA's Donna Shirley, who led the team that sent rover Sojourner Truth to Mars
  • An interview with Steve Squyres of MER
  • Anatomy of a Rover activity
  • Printable materials for educators
  • Access to Mars Dead or Alive web site
  • Described video for the visually impaired