Return To Space: STS-26 (1988)
2,829 views · Published 27 December 2013 · 14:30 · Indexed 29 October 2026
Channel: A/V Geeks 16mm Films · 2013 · Education
Higher quality versions of this film can also be licensed for stock footage. Contact [email protected] for more information. This film chronicles the return of the United States space program with the launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery, crewed by astronauts with extensive experience. It highlights the significant improvements made to the shuttle system, particularly the solid rocket motors and main engines, to enhance safety and reliability. The documentary details the crew's demanding training, their primary mission objective of deploying a tracking and data relay satellite, and their secondary tasks involving in-cabin experiments. The film also emphasizes the crucial role of dedicated individuals, from engineers to ground crew, in ensuring the success of the space program, underscoring the inherent risks of space exploration while reaffirming the nation's commitment to it. Keywords: Space Shuttle Discovery, NASA, astronaut training, space exploration, technological improvements, mission objective, human endeavor, space program.
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