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The lure of the Mars mission is the possibility that the
planet, a frozen desert today, was once an environment
suitable for life.
running time 5:17
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With half of all spacecraft sent to Mars having failed, NASA
engineers face enormous challenges in designing rovers that
will thrive there.
running time 7:45
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As the rovers' launch date approaches, the parachute and
airbags that will help with descent and landing reveal major
flaws.
running time 7:52
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Engineers and scientists struggle to choose landing spots both
safe enough for landing and geologically promising.
running time 6:59
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The team finally succeeds in designing a parachute and airbags
that will aid the rovers during their descent and landing on
the Red Planet.
running time 9:08
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The launch window arrives, with the team having done all it
can to prepare for things that could go wrong.
running time 10:12
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After a successful 100 million-mile journey,
Spirit lands in Gusev Crater and phones home to NASA.
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