Space Shuttle: The Final Mission (2011)

The end of an era in manned space flight

Space Shuttle: The Final Mission (2011) poster

In the last month of the space shuttle programme, Kevin Fong is granted extraordinary access to the astronauts and ground crew as they prepare for their final mission. He is in mission control as the astronauts go through their final launch simulation, and he flies with the last shuttle commander as he undertakes his last practice landing flight. Kevin also gains privileged access to the shuttle itself, visiting the launchpad in the company of the astronaut who will guide the final flight from mission control.

Director: Laurence Turnbull
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Ricochet
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Space Race and the Moon Landing Mission

Keywords

nasa, atlantis, space, space shuttle

More Films by Director: Laurence Turnbull
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Space Shuttle: The Final Mission about?
In the last month of the space shuttle programme, Kevin Fong is granted extraordinary access to the astronauts and ground crew as they prepare for their final mission. He is in mission control as the astronauts go through their final launch simulation, and he flies with the last shuttle commander as he undertakes his last practice landing flight. Kevin also gains privileged access to the shuttle itself, visiting the launchpad in the company of the astronaut who will guide the final flight from mission control.
Who directed Space Shuttle: The Final Mission?
Space Shuttle: The Final Mission was directed by Laurence Turnbull.
Who stars in Space Shuttle: The Final Mission?
Space Shuttle: The Final Mission stars Kevin Fong.
How long is Space Shuttle: The Final Mission?
Space Shuttle: The Final Mission has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is Space Shuttle: The Final Mission?
Space Shuttle: The Final Mission is a Documentary film.
Where was Space Shuttle: The Final Mission produced?
Space Shuttle: The Final Mission was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Space Shuttle: The Final Mission?
The themes of Space Shuttle: The Final Mission include: Space Race and the Moon Landing Mission.