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The Mars Generation

The Mars Generation

Some dream of space, others dare to conquer it.

2017•1h 37m•6.5/10
Documentary

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6.5/10(40)

Aspiring teenage astronauts reveal that a journey to Mars is closer than you think.

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SuperFilms!, Time

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EN

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Released

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Bill Nye

Bill Nye

Self

Jeffrey Kluger

Self

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Self

Michio Kaku

Michio Kaku

Self

Bobak Ferdowsi

Bobak Ferdowsi

Self

Andy Weir

Andy Weir

Self

Tim Urban

Self

Elon Musk

Elon Musk

Self

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