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200445 minGdocumentary

Space. Way Home

200445 minGdocumentary

Three astronauts return to Earth on October 28, 2003, after spending six months aboard the International Space Station.

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Three astronauts return to Earth on October 28, 2003, after spending six months aboard the International Space Station.

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Vitaly Mansky

Vitaly Manskydirector

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Yuri Malenchenko, Edward Lu, and Pedro Duque prepare for their return to Earth after a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station. On October 28, 2003, the astronauts complete final checks in their spacecraft. They engage in brief conversations about their experiences in space. The film captures their thoughts and actions in the hours leading up to their descent. The narrative focuses on the logistics of re-entry and the transition back to life on Earth.

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