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Destination Mars, episode 8: Approaching the Red Planet

Video. Destination Mars, episode 8: Approaching the Red Planet

Updated: 22/09/2016 - 14:19 GMT+2

The ExoMars mission is at a critical moment. The spacecraft is very close to the red planet, and tension is mounting.

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