Among the Stars
★ 7.1 · 2021 · 48m · Documentary
A six-part docuseries with fly on the wall access into the wider world of NASA, with cameras on Earth and in space. NASA astronaut Captain Chris Cassidy is on a quest to get back in his spacesuit for one last mission. This series follows Chris and the wider team who take on missions that risk life, limb and reputation for the greater good of humankind. Join them as their missions unfold.
Episodes
1. The Mission48m · Chris Cassidy and Italian astronaut, Luca, land another chance to return to space for a new mission. But just as his dream to return to the ISS is within reach, he gets bumped from his launch date.
2. We Have a Problem41m · With Drew and Luca onboard the ISS, Chris continues to work on the ground, but the tools to achieve the mission are still not working. Ken is forced goes rogue and develops a last-minute tool.
3. Spacewalkers45m · The team embark on their first spacewalk. Meanwhile, Chris lands another mission to space. Back with the AMS team in Houston, they grid for the second spacewalk.
4. The Nailbiter49m · Chris ties up loose ends before his launch date. As he flies to Japan, Luca and Drew’s final spacewalk commences. The future of physics in space hangs in the balance. Chris watches the spacewalk from his phone at a Japanese bar.
5. Godspeed44m · Luca and Chris reunite in Germany. Chris is then off to Russia where he prepares to launch on the Soyuz Rocket. It’s the only way to travel to space, but that may change if SpaceX can send two astronauts to the ISS.
6. The Return54m · Chris and Drew overlap for a week before Chris is left to man the station. Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley pilot the SpaceX flight to the ISS. With their arrival, Chris can do his favorite part of the job: spacewalks.More Like This
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