
For the first time since the legendary Apollo missions over 50 years ago, humans are once again setting out for the Moon on April 1, 2026. NASA’s Artemis II mission marks the beginning of a new era in space exploration, and Germany will play a key role. This documentary follows the four astronauts during their preparations and offers exclusive insights into the Orion spacecraft. German astronauts Alexander Gerst and Matthias Maurer, along with other space experts, explain how the mission will proceed and why it is being undertaken. It's a journey that blends science, adventure, and the fundamental question: Why do people risk their lives to reach other celestial bodies and distant worlds?
Directed byDorothea Nölle



Featuring

Sarah Liu
Self - Narrator (voice)

Reid Wiseman
Self - Interviewee

Victor Glover
Self - Interviewee

Christina Koch
Self - Interviewee

Jeremy Hansen
Self - Interviewee

Alexander Gerst
Self - Interviewee

Matthias Maurer
Self - Interviewee
Annemarie Lohse
Self - Interviewee
Walter Pelzer
Self - Interviewee
Judd Frieling
Self - Interviewee
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