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202142 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Space Exploration

Homemade Astronauts

202142 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Three teams of amateur rocketeers in the United States attempt to design, construct, and launch their own self-funded rockets for space travel.

Space Exploration

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Three teams of amateur rocketeers in the United States attempt to design, construct, and launch their own self-funded rockets for space travel.

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David Masten, an experimental rocket builder, works alongside teams of amateur rocketeers in the United States. They pursue self-funded projects aimed at space travel. Among them is Space for Humanity, a non-profit organization with ambitious goals. Each team confronts significant obstacles in designing, constructing, and launching their rockets. The documentary captures their determination to challenge the belief that space exploration is solely for government agencies and large corporations.

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