Actress Hilary Swank says she would love to travel into space someday

Hilary Swank (centre) leads the cast in the new series 'Away', premiering on Sept 4. Photos: Netflix

In the 10-episode Netflix series Away, Hilary Swank plays American astronaut Emma Green who is about to embark on man’s first mission to Mars.

Besides being one of the five pioneers travelling into this uncharted territory, Emma is also in charge of the operation comprising an international crew (played by Mark Ivanir, Ato Essandoh, Ray Panthaki and Vivian Wu).