Astronauts
Brief Synopsis
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Behind-the-scenes examination of a year with the "Endeavor" crew of Space Shuttle Flight STS-72. Follows the astronauts through a year of preparation and intense training. Their assignment: to retrieve a Japanese satellite and bring it back to Earth as well as making several space walks to evaluate
Cast & Crew
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Paul Berriff
Director
Bill Nye
Narration
Brian Duffy
Brent Jett
Koichi Wakata
Leroy Chiao
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997
Production Company
Kcts
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 30m
Synopsis
Behind-the-scenes examination of a year with the "Endeavor" crew of Space Shuttle Flight STS-72. Follows the astronauts through a year of preparation and intense training. Their assignment: to retrieve a Japanese satellite and bring it back to Earth as well as making several space walks to evaluate modifications in their space suits and to test tools for building an international space station. The documentary include the choosing of the astronaut team and their arduous training to their emotional farewells to family and the anxiety of the lift-off. After nine days and 3.7 million miles, the viewer is there as the "Endeavor" and its crew return safely to Earth.
Director
Paul Berriff
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997
Production Company
Kcts
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 30m
