The Psychology of Space Travel | Full Documentary | Space: The Longest Goodbye | Independent Lens

The Psychology of Space Travel | Full Documentary | Space: The Longest Goodbye | Independent Lens

Official Website: https://pbs.org/longestgoodbye | #LongestGoodbyePBS NASA’s mission to send astronauts to Mars would require a three-year absence from Earth, during which real-time communication would be impossible. Meet the psychologists whose job it is to keep astronauts mentally stable in outer space. The astronauts are caught between their dream of reaching new frontiers and the basic human need to stay connected to home. This program is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station: https://www.pbs.org/donate Credit to: PBS channel

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