Synopsis

For the first time since the legendary Apollo missions, humans are once again setting out for the Moon. NASA’s Artemis II mission marks the beginning of a new era in space exploration, with Germany playing a key role. The documentary follows the four astronauts during their preparations and offers exclusive insights into the Orion spacecraft. German astronauts Alexander Gerst and Matthias Maurer, together with other spaceflight experts, explain how the mission works and why it is being carried out. A journey between science and adventure — and a search for answers to the question: Why do humans risk their lives to reach other worlds?