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Return to Space

6.520222h 8mMovieDocumentary

The inspirational rise of SpaceX as well as Elon Musk's two-decade effort to resurrect America’s space travel ambitions.

DirectorsJimmy Chin·Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
ProducersMatthew Hamachek·Anna Barnes

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Cast · Directed by Jimmy Chin

Elon Musk
Elon Musk
Self
Douglas Hurley
Douglas Hurley
Self
Robert Behnken
Robert Behnken
Self
James Bridenstine
James Bridenstine
Self
Tim Dodd
Tim Dodd
Self
Hans-Jörg Koenigsmann
Hans-Jörg Koenigsmann
Self
Gwynne Shotwell
Gwynne Shotwell
Self
Lars Blackmore
Lars Blackmore
Self
Megan McArthur
Megan McArthur
Self
Kiko Dontchev
Kiko Dontchev
Self
Lori Garver
Lori Garver
Self
Karen Nyberg
Karen Nyberg
Self

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Return to Space is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States.

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