Mission to the Sun
Synopsis
A look at NASA's Parker Solar Probe, which launched its mission to explore the sun in August 2018.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel M. Smith
- Original Score
- Graham Hadfield
- Original Title
- Mission to the Sun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- National Geographic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel M. Smith
Graham Hadfield
Rob Bloomfield
Jamie Michael Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel M. Smith
Director
Graham Hadfield
Original Music Composer
Rob Bloomfield
Director of Photography
Jamie Michael Williams
Editor
Alexandra McArthur
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mission to the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mission to the Sun about?
A look at NASA's Parker Solar Probe, which launched its mission to explore the sun in August 2018.
Who directed Mission to the Sun?
Mission to the Sun was directed by Daniel M. Smith.
Who stars in Mission to the Sun?
The principal cast of Mission to the Sun includes Henry Goodman, Jeffrey Johnson, Justin Kasper, Nicky Fox.
When was Mission to the Sun released and how long is it?
Mission to the Sun was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Mission to the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mission to the Sun was composed by Graham Hadfield.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mission to the Sun?
Mission to the Sun holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).