ExoMars - The Hunt For Life

Did Mars, a long-coveted planet, ever have life on it? This question stirs up the scientific community. To answer it, Europe and Russia have launched a unique and ambitious 2-stage project: ExoMars 2016-2018. This documentary is a thrilling look behind the scenes of a magnificent human and scientific adventure. At the European Space Agency (ESA), the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) and the National Center for Space Studies (CNES), we will follow every step of the preparations and launch of the first satellite in March 2016. At the same time, we will uncover the most fascinating aspects of this mission and the search for signs of life on Mars. Scientists passionate observers and outside viewpoints – like NASA – will add to the adventure by providing their insights and anecdotes. (official distributor synopsis)