Anytime I hear about a human in space, I take all of about 10 seconds to marvel at the level of technological sophistication that is necessary to accomplish space flight. The rest of the time, it's the human story that leaves me awestruck.
In fact, it's the same with any endeavor (such as climbing mountains or plumbing the depths of the ocean) that involves extreme hardship and whose demands are many: an undying commitment to the cause, a faith in science and numbers, street smarts and book smarts, an adventurous spirit, the willingness to sacrifice comfort, and the ability to stare down a fear of the unknown.
Needless to say, documentaries, books and movies that give the human angle in these journeys the treatment it deserves rank high on my favorites list.
Soon to make an entry into that list is a documentary titled The Last Man on the Moon that's already seen advance screenings in the UK. According to Universe Today,
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For updates, visit the documentary's Facebook page and hit 'Like'
For a trailer, visit Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/92046183
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Update, June 18, 2014: I was able to find a link that I can embed in this post. So here it is!
In fact, it's the same with any endeavor (such as climbing mountains or plumbing the depths of the ocean) that involves extreme hardship and whose demands are many: an undying commitment to the cause, a faith in science and numbers, street smarts and book smarts, an adventurous spirit, the willingness to sacrifice comfort, and the ability to stare down a fear of the unknown.
Needless to say, documentaries, books and movies that give the human angle in these journeys the treatment it deserves rank high on my favorites list.
Soon to make an entry into that list is a documentary titled The Last Man on the Moon that's already seen advance screenings in the UK. According to Universe Today,
“The Last Man on the Moon,” from UK-based Mark Stewart Productions, tells the story of Gene Cernan and his accomplishments against the backdrop of the Apollo era, when superpowers competed for dominance in space and hotshot flyboys became international heroes. With firsthand accounts from Cernan himself and his family, along with several other astronauts and NASA celebrities, it’s an emotional and intimate account of America’s last lunar voyage.I'm hoping it'll make its way into the US sooner rather than later.
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For updates, visit the documentary's Facebook page and hit 'Like'
For a trailer, visit Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/92046183
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Update, June 18, 2014: I was able to find a link that I can embed in this post. So here it is!
