The Astronaut
Brief Synopsis
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Chronicles astronaut Andy Thomas' preparation for his mission aboard the Russian spacecraft Mir, during which he spent 140 record-breaking days living and working with a crew of cosmonauts. Follows Thomas to Moscow where, to qualify for the flight, he had to master the Russian language and go throug
Cast & Crew
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David Hartman
Narration
Andy Thomas
Bonnie Dunbar
Joe Edwards
Jim Halsell
Alexey B Krasnov
Film Details
Also Known As
Astronaut, Return to Orbit
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1998
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Chronicles astronaut Andy Thomas' preparation for his mission aboard the Russian spacecraft Mir, during which he spent 140 record-breaking days living and working with a crew of cosmonauts. Follows Thomas to Moscow where, to qualify for the flight, he had to master the Russian language and go through the rigors of the cosmonaut training program. The program points out the differences between the U.S. and Russian space programs.
Film Details
Also Known As
Astronaut, Return to Orbit
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1998
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
