Welcome Home to Mars | CINEMATIC FILM

At the Mars Desert Research Station the views are spectacular, granting the surreal experience of being on Mars.

In May 2023 the Transatlantic Mars Crew 261 embarked on a Mars analogue astronaut mission. Our crew conducted research, experiments, and art in just two short weeks. During EVAs (extra vehicular activities), we donned spacesuits and explored the surroundings.

After each expedition, there was a semblance of the feeling of returning home upon reaching the habitat.

This begs the thought, once humanity establishes a base on Mars, what will it be like to return home? The theme of arriving home is bookmarked by exploration before and after. What the journey has been, and possibilities for the journey ahead.

This cinematic film explores this theme by experiencing the awe of the environmental surroundings that Mars encompasses.

PS: Re-uploaded this as a regular colourspace as the YouTube HDR to SDR conversion wasn’t as accurate. Here is the HDR version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-wvSybQHMg

Be sure to watch in 2k resolution for the best experience!

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For more information about the scientific and engineering research conducted on the mission, please visit:
https://www.transatlanticmarscrew261….

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/marstransatlantic261/
https://www.instagram.com/robotzwrrl/

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The incredible video footage was graciously captured by drone pilot Julien (and real pilot, too!). As well as photography by the remarkable Kris. I created the video edit. And of course, this was made possible with support from the entire crew.

Transatlantic Mars 261 Crew:

James Burk (Crew Commander)
Aline Decadi (Executive Officer, Crew Geologist)
Kris Davidson (Crew Journalist)
Audrey Derobertmasure (Medical Officer)
Erin Kennedy (Crew Robotics Engineer)
Cécile Renaud (Greenhab Officer, Crew Biologist)
Julien Villa-Massone (Crew Engineer)

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