The Pathfinders
“JPL”
Synopsis
It started with an order to land something on Mars - cheaply. In NASA's new era of "faster, better, cheaper," this mission had to create a radically different way of building a spacecraft. "The Pathfinders" tells the story of a small group of JPL'ers who dismissed warnings that a cut-rate mission to Earth's distant neighbor would cut short their careers. With a Martian parachute that could not be tested in Earth's atmosphere, and the last-minute addition of a remote controlled vehicle that would not look out of place in a toy store, the Pathfinder mission was a doubter's dream. Vet the future prospects of JPL and of a Mars program in its infancy, depended on bouncing successfully onto the rocky Red Planet and releasing a curious six-wheeled wanderer, in hopes of starting a revolution in space exploration.
Release History & Theatrical Window
01/01/2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Blaine Baggett
- Screenplay & Story
- Blaine Baggett
- Original Title
- The Pathfinders
- Release Date
- 01/01/2017
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Blaine Baggett
Blaine Baggett
Arthur Hurley
Blaine Baggett
Department Leadership Roster
Blaine Baggett
Producer
Blaine Baggett
Writer
Blaine Baggett
Director
Arthur Hurley
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pathfinders
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What is The Pathfinders about?
It started with an order to land something on Mars - cheaply. In NASA's new era of "faster, better, cheaper," this mission had to create a radically different way of building a spacecraft. "The Pathfinders" tells the story of a small group of JPL'ers who dismissed warnings that a cut-rate mission to Earth's distant neighbor would cut short their careers. With a Martian parachute that could not be tested in Earth's atmosphere, and the last-minute addition of a remote controlled vehicle that would not look out of place in a toy store, the Pathfinder mission was a doubter's dream. Vet the future prospects of JPL and of a Mars program in its infancy, depended on bouncing successfully onto the rocky Red Planet and releasing a curious six-wheeled wanderer, in hopes of starting a revolution in space exploration.
Who directed The Pathfinders?
The Pathfinders was directed by Blaine Baggett.
Who stars in The Pathfinders?
The principal cast of The Pathfinders includes Not specified.
When was The Pathfinders released and how long is it?
The Pathfinders was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pathfinders?
The Pathfinders holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).