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The Mars Generation

2017-01-20 · 97 min · ★ 6.3

Documentary

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

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Directors
Michael Barnett
Production companies
SuperFilms!, Time
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Bill NyeBill NyeSelf
Jeffrey KlugerSelf
Neil deGrasse TysonNeil deGrasse TysonSelf
Michio KakuMichio KakuSelf
Bobak FerdowsiBobak FerdowsiSelf
Andy WeirAndy WeirSelf
Tim UrbanSelf
Elon MuskElon MuskSelf

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