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First Orbit

6.020111h 39mMovieDocumentaryHistory

A real time recreation of Yuri Gagarin's pioneering first orbit, shot entirely in space from on board the International Space Station. The film combines this new footage with Gagarin's original mission audio and a new musical score by composer Philip Sheppard.

DirectorChristopher Riley

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First Orbit — streaming FAQ

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First Orbit hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 31, 2011. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.