Rocketships (1998)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 0M

Director : Nigel Marvin

Synopsis

A look back at the origins of rocket science and forward to the cutting edge technology of reusable rockets and shuttles. Using computer animation, the program also explores the future of space travel that may some day carry commercial passengers or "tourists" into space.

Actors

Kate Mulgrew
Kate Mulgrew
Narrator

Crews

Nigel Marvin
Nigel Marvin
Director
Nigel Marvin
Nigel Marvin
Producer
Steve Burns
Steve Burns
Executive Producer

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