In the near future, Earth faces an ecological crisis, prompting humanity to initiate a mission to colonize Mars. A crew of astronauts, including Commander Kate Bowman, engineer Robby Gallagher, and scientist Quinn Burchenal, embarks on a journey to evaluate the success of an automated terraforming process designed to make Mars habitable. Upon arrival, they discover that the process appears to be failing. The mission deteriorates rapidly when their spacecraft sustains damage, forcing the team to execute an emergency landing on the Martian surface. Stranded, they must navigate the harsh environment while grappling with dwindling resources and malfunctions.

Isolated on Mars, the astronauts encounter unexpected challenges and must rely on their wits and training to survive. Communication with Earth becomes intermittent, complicating their efforts. Tensions rise among the crew as they attempt to uncover the reason behind the terraforming failure and strive to find a solution that might save their home planet. As the team delves deeper into Mars' mysteries, they are confronted with unforeseen dangers and the harsh realities of their situation. Forced to make critical decisions, they face the ultimate test of human endurance and ingenuity in their quest for survival and answers.