The Mastery of Space
Synopsis
This film, shot by filmmakers from NASA, the U.S. Space Agency, chronicles the events leading up to human spaceflight. It shows the training of pilots, the technical description of inhabited capsule launches, and their guidance its from the ground and from inside the cabin itself. The strictly technical documentary shows the preparation of an actual launch to put a Mercury capsule into orbit. We meet Shepard and Glenn here, and of the latter we see the triple orbital flight with long sequences from inside the cabin studying the cosmonaut's reactions.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- The Mastery of Space
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
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What is The Mastery of Space about?
This film, shot by filmmakers from NASA, the U.S. Space Agency, chronicles the events leading up to human spaceflight. It shows the training of pilots, the technical description of inhabited capsule launches, and their guidance its from the ground and from inside the cabin itself. The strictly technical documentary shows the preparation of an actual launch to put a Mercury capsule into orbit. We meet Shepard and Glenn here, and of the latter we see the triple orbital flight with long sequences from inside the cabin studying the cosmonaut's reactions.
Who directed The Mastery of Space?
The Mastery of Space was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Mastery of Space?
The principal cast of The Mastery of Space includes Jack Whitaker.
When was The Mastery of Space released and how long is it?
The Mastery of Space was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 55m.