Space Station

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Space Station

2002

47m

Documentary

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23 Reviews

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In this documentary, astronauts from the Kennedy Space Center complete intensive training, say goodbye to their loved ones, launch and meet cosmonauts from the Baikonur Cosmodrome 220 miles above the Earth, where they work to complete the International Space Station, a permanent laboratory designed to study the long-term effects of human exposure to zero gravity. The team struggles with procedures as dangerous as they are delicate, all while orbiting Earth at a speed of 17,000 miles per hour.

Chicago Tribune

At its best, Space Station captures the point of view of the space travelers, conveying a sense of awesome mystery and unlimited possibility.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 20, 2002

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John Monaghan

Detroit Free Press

A disappointment for a movie that should have been the ultimate IMAX trip.

Rated: 2/4

May 10, 2002

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Liam Lacey

Globe and Mail

As a simulation though, Space Station 3-D definitely takes you to a different place.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 26, 2002

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Jack Garner

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Visually breathtaking.

Rated: 8/10

Apr 15, 2005

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Matt Brunson

Creative Loafing

It's nice to know there's actually somewhere on this earth -- OK, above this earth -- where America is cooperating with other countries rather than p***ing them off.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 4, 2003

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Lawrence Toppman

Charlotte Observer

A sense of peace pervades every element of this movie, from astronauts' chats to the gentle floating shots of the station.

Oct 24, 2003

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Audience Member

Space Station is an intriguing and dazzling look at NASA's legendary space station. For all lovers outside earth, this is heaven.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Audience Member

IMAX immersion in it's simplest form.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Audience Member

It was shot by astronauts and cosmonauts! It's actual footage of the ISS! What's not to love?

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

... It's an IMAX special... In SPACE... OF COURSE IT'S GONNA BE EPIC!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

Loved to watch in version in 3D IMAX

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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One of the better IMAX films about man in space. Not a deep and riveting piece of documentary film but very interesting as various nations are profiled in the building of the International Space Station.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Toni Myers

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Synopsis

In this documentary, astronauts from the Kennedy Space Center complete intensive training, say goodbye to their loved ones, launch and meet cosmonauts from the Baikonur Cosmodrome 220 miles above the Earth, where they work to complete the International Space Station, a permanent laboratory designed to study the long-term effects of human exposure to zero gravity. The team struggles with procedures as dangerous as they are delicate, all while orbiting Earth at a speed of 17,000 miles per hour.

Director: Toni Myers
Producer: Toni Myers
Distributor: IMAX Corporation
Production Co: IMAX Corporation
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 17, 2002, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 19, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $93.4M
Runtime: 47m
Sound Mix: DTS