Return to Space is a 2022 American documentary film directed by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi. It follows Elon Musk and SpaceX's two-decade mission to send NASA astronauts back to the International Space Station and revolutionize space travel.
The film begins with the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986, which led to the suspension of the US space shuttle program. In the years that followed, NASA relied on Russia to transport its astronauts to the ISS.
In 2002, Elon Musk founded SpaceX with the goal of making space travel more affordable and accessible. After years of development, SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft in 2010.
In 2011, NASA retired the Space Shuttle program, leaving the US without its own means of transporting astronauts to space. SpaceX then became NASA's primary partner for human spaceflight.
In 2020, SpaceX launched its first crewed mission to the ISS, carrying NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley. This was the first time that astronauts had been launched from US soil since 2011.
Return to Space chronicles SpaceX's journey to become a leading player in the space industry. It also examines the challenges and rewards of space travel, and the potential impact of SpaceX's work on the future of humanity.
The film has been praised for its intimate look at SpaceX and its employees, as well as its stunning visuals of space travel. It has also been criticized for its overly laudatory portrayal of Elon Musk.
Overall, Return to Space is a well-made and informative documentary that offers a unique perspective on the future of space exploration.
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