Monday 12 May, 10:00pm - 10:30pmon BBC Four HD

The Sky at Night

Secrets of the Red Planet

Could life once have thrived on Mars? What mysterious force is moving large boulders across its dusty surface today? And will a return trip to our neighbouring planet ever be possible? In this exciting episode of The Sky at Night, we're blasting off to uncover what the latest research is revealing about the Red Planet. It's been 60 years since Mariner 4 sent back the very first images of another world from space.

Category
Documentary / Educational / Science
Original air date
12/05/2025
Cast and crew
  • Christopher LintottHost
  • Maggie Aderin-PocockHost
  • Pete LawrenceHost
  • Mekhi DhesiHost