The year is 2020 and NASA has made another giant leap for mankind by successfully landing a team of astronauts on Mars. However, shortly after their arrival on Mars, Mission Commander (Don Cheadle) and his colleagues encounter a bizarre and catastrophic disaster. A rescue mission is launched to investigate the tragedy and bring back the survivors. Co-piloted by Commander Woody Blake (Tim Robbins) and Jim McConnell (Gary Sinise), four courageous astronauts set out on a heroic six-month journey through space where they face insurmountable dangers.