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First Orbit

1h 39m2011Christopher Riley
IMDb: 7.2/10
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A real time recreation of Yuri Gagarin's pioneering first orbit, shot entirely in space from on board the International Space Station. The film combines this new footage with Gagarin's original mission audio and a new musical score by composer Philip Sheppard.

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What is First Orbit (2011) about?

A real time recreation of Yuri Gagarin's pioneering first orbit, shot entirely in space from on board the International Space Station. The film combines this new footage with Gagarin's original mission audio and a new musical score by composer Philip Sheppard.

Who stars in First Orbit?

First Orbit stars Yuri Gagarin. The film was directed by Christopher Riley.

How long is First Orbit?

First Orbit has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2011. It is rated N/A.

Is First Orbit worth watching?

First Orbit holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Documentary, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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