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Mars, Dead or Alive (2004)

An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at NASA's successful mission to Mars

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NOVA goes behind the scenes at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory to offer a look at the construction and launch of two Martian exploratory rovers: "Spirit" and "Opportunity".

Release Date
January 4, 2004
Runtime
0h 57m

Director: Mark Davis

Cast: Neil Ross, Steve Squyres, Jim Colvin, Mark Adler, Gentry Lee, Art Thompson, James Newell, Ho-Jin Huang

Production: MDTV Productions, GBH, NOVA
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Mars, Dead or Alive

An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at NASA's successful mission to Mars

An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at NASA's successful mission to Mars

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57 min

NOVA goes behind the scenes at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory to offer a look at the construction and launch of two Martian exploratory rovers: "Spirit" and "Opportunity".

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date1/4/2004
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Cast

Neil Ross

as Narrator

Steve Squyres

as Self

JC

Jim Colvin

as Self

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Mark Adler

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Gentry Lee

as Self

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Art Thompson

as Self

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James Newell

as Self

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Ho-Jin Huang

as Self

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mars, Dead or Alive about?

NOVA goes behind the scenes at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory to offer a look at the construction and launch of two Martian exploratory rovers: "Spirit" and "Opportunity".

How long is Mars, Dead or Alive?

57m

When was Mars, Dead or Alive released?

January 4, 2004

Who directed Mars, Dead or Alive?

Mark Davis

Who stars in Mars, Dead or Alive?

Neil Ross, Steve Squyres, Jim Colvin

What genre is Mars, Dead or Alive?

Documentary