Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The journey to Mars is often described as the greatest human endeavor, but behind the triumphant landings lies a history of high-stakes failures and narrow escapes. In this documentary, we investigate the "space mistakes" that shaped modern exploration, from the $125 million unit-conversion error that destroyed the Mars Climate Orbiter to a terrifying laboratory explosion that nearly derailed the Spirit and Opportunity missions.
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The journey to Mars is often described as the greatest human endeavor, but behind the triumphant landings lies a history of high-stakes failures and narrow escapes. In this documentary, we investigate the "space mistakes" that shaped modern exploration, from the $125 million unit-conversion error that destroyed the Mars Climate Orbiter to a terrifying laboratory explosion that nearly derailed the Spirit and Opportunity missions.
Welcome to Progress - the home of engineering marvels, space exploration and history's greatest inventions. From rockets that took us to the stars to the world's most advanced military vessels, we'll be bringing you world-class documentaries every week.
You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more.
Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: bit.ly/4pyExyn
Progress is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com.
#progress #documentary #technology
