Mir Mortals (1998)
First transmitted in 1998, this is the story of four men who orbited Earth on board the ill-fated Mir space station, which NASA declared unsafe in 1991. Although Mir had been lived in almost continuously since she was launched in 1986, the joint Russian-American mission in 1997 saw unprecedented problems on board the station; from fire, power blackouts and mechanical breakdowns to a dramatic midspace collision that left everyone on board scrambling for their lives.
Director: Jill Fullerton-Smith
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 49 min
Release Date: April 23, 1998
Editing: Martin Sage
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Pусский
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mir Mortals about?
- First transmitted in 1998, this is the story of four men who orbited Earth on board the ill-fated Mir space station, which NASA declared unsafe in 1991. Although Mir had been lived in almost continuously since she was launched in 1986, the joint Russian-American mission in 1997 saw unprecedented problems on board the station; from fire, power blackouts and mechanical breakdowns to a dramatic midspace collision that left everyone on board scrambling for their lives.
- Who directed Mir Mortals?
- Mir Mortals was directed by Jill Fullerton-Smith.
- How long is Mir Mortals?
- Mir Mortals has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is Mir Mortals?
- Mir Mortals is a Documentary film.
- Where was Mir Mortals produced?
- Mir Mortals was produced in United Kingdom.