This fascinating documentary from the Discovery Channel provides a unique peek into an otherworldly adventure. Documenting events taking place in 2008, MARS: THE QUEST FOR LIFE captures every moment as senior research scientist Peter H. Smith and his brilliant crew struggle to ensure their Phoenix lander sets down on the surface of the red planet safely and securely. Then come the exciting implications: what can this information-gathering spacecraft reveal to humanity about life on Mars? The program includes never-before-seen footage of Phoenix’s triumphant landing.