Plot Summary
A crew of international astronauts trains for and carries out a pioneering mission to travel beyond Earth to a distant planet capable of supporting human life. This crew is assembled from experts in their fields, each bringing a unique set of skills that contribute to the success of complex interplanetary travel. Mission objectives include transporting scientific equipment, conducting research during transit, and preparing for long‑term habitation at a remote destination that represents the next potential home for humanity. Launch and journey logistics require meticulous coordination of technical systems, life support, navigation, and propulsion. Every aspect of preparation and execution is carefully calibrated to meet the demands of extended spaceflight.
Life on board the spacecraft involves balancing individual responsibilities with collective priorities. Crew members participate in scheduled tasks related to system maintenance, scientific observation, and operational checks critical for survival and progress. Navigation specialists monitor trajectory, communicate with support teams on Earth, and adjust flight paths based on environmental data and mission updates. Medical professionals manage health and well‑being, attending to physical needs that arise from microgravity, circadian disruption, and the stress of isolation. Engineering teams address technical anomalies, perform preventative checks, and correct deviations in system performance to ensure continuity of life‑sustaining functions. Various experiments are conducted during the voyage, including biological studies to understand how long‑distance space travel affects human physiology, psychological evaluations to measure responses to prolonged confinement, and assessments of life‑support system interactions with crew dynamics.
Data collected from these experiments informs not only the current mission’s progress but also future exploration efforts, contributing to a broader understanding of human capacity to live and work in space environments far from Earth. Communication between the spacecraft and Earth occurs regularly but with inherent delays due to vast distances. Mission control personnel relay updates, transmit analytic models, and provide guidance for complex decisions that require input from a wider base of expertise.
Meet the Cast
Info & Stats
Creator: Andrew Hinderaker
Category: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Drama
Stars:
Hilary Swank, Josh Charles, Vivian Wu
Age: PG14
Episode Duration: 50min
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Season 1
Episode List
As the mission launches, Emma finds her mettle as commander tested by an onboard accident, a divided crew and a family emergency back on Earth.
When a ship malfunction threatens the voyage before it’s barely begun, Emma works with a wary Misha on a high-risk repair operation.
A staff change at Mission Control upsets the usually unflappable Lu, and the fallout undermines Emma’s command. Matt encourages Lex to return to school.
Emma puts herself in harm’s way when Ram unwittingly endangers the lives of everyone on the Atlas. Matt must make a wrenching decision about his future.
As Christmas approaches, the crew prepares to make their final calls home before communication grows spotty. Matt and Lex adjust to their new normal.
Tempers flare on the Atlas over a water-system glitch and an act of betrayal. As Matt works on the ship’s issue, he accidentally meets Lex’s new friend.
Emma’s behavior becomes a cause for concern, Kwesi and Lu team up on a plant mystery, and Lex makes an impulsive decision with far-reaching consequences.
A problem with Atlas’ supply ship jeopardizes the mission and sparks questions about Emma’s commitment to landing on Mars.
Emotions run high as rapidly dwindling water rations on the Atlas leave the crew and Mission Control scrambling to find a fix before time runs out.
With only hours to go before Atlas’ planned touchdown on Mars, Emma is confronted with everything that could go wrong, while Lu receives new orders.