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First Orbit

April 12, 2011 1h 39m 6.0/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 2011. First Orbit is a documentary/history film. directed by Christopher Riley.

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 12, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 1h 39m 99 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (5 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Orbit 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 mis...

Who directed First Orbit?

First Orbit was directed by Christopher Riley.

How long is First Orbit?

First Orbit has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).

When was First Orbit released?

First Orbit was released on April 12, 2011 in theaters.