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MARS: Inside SpaceX

MARS: Inside SpaceX

History · TV Movie · Documentary · 2018

The inside story of SpaceX's plan to get humanity to Mars, providing an unprecedented glimpse into one of the world's most revolutionary companies. A behind-the-scenes journey with Elon Musk and his engineers as they persevere amidst both disheartening setbacks and huge triumphs to advance the space industry faster than we ever thought possible.

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MARS: Inside SpaceX

2018 History · TV Movie · Documentary 46m

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7.5 / 10

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The inside story of SpaceX's plan to get humanity to Mars, providing an unprecedented glimpse into one of the world's most revolutionary companies. A behind-the-scenes journey with Elon Musk and his engineers as they persevere amidst both disheartening setbacks and huge triumphs to advance the space industry faster than we ever thought possible.

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Directed by

Julia Reagan

Elon Musk

Elon Musk

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Andy Weir

Andy Weir

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Robert Zubrin

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Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Self

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Put MARS: Inside SpaceX on trial.

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The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.