Space Junk

Movie · Documentary

WHAT GOES UP DOESN'T ALWAYS COME DOWN With media headlines repeatedly warning us of debris falling from the skies, orbital debris (or "space junk") has finally risen to the forefront of social consciousness. SPACE JUNK, narrated by Academy Award® Nominee Tom Wilkinson, is the first movie to explore the exponentially expanding ring of debris that threatens the safety of our planet's orbits. Experience mind-boggling collisions, both natural and man-made. Soar the stunning depths of Meteor Crater to an unprecedented view of our increasingly crowded orbits – 22,000 miles above earth! Join foremost expert Don Kessler, the "Father of Space Junk," guides us through the challenges we face in protecting them, forging a new age of space discovery.

2011 · 38m
Starring Don Kessler, Tom Wilkinson
Director Melissa R. Butts

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Cast & Crew

  • D‌K
    Don Kessler
    Self
  • Tom Wilkinson
    Self
  • M‌R
    Melissa R. Butts
    Director
  • M‌R
    Melissa R. Butts
    Producer
  • K‌A
    Kimberly A. Rowe
    Producer
  • B‌B
    Bob Butts
    Producer
  • C‌S
    Camille Stokes
    Producer
  • M‌B
    Michael Benson
    Writer
  • S‌C
    Shane Colton
    Writer

About

Space Junk

Documentary

WHAT GOES UP DOESN'T ALWAYS COME DOWN With media headlines repeatedly warning us of debris falling from the skies, orbital debris (or "space junk") has finally risen to the forefront of social consciousness. SPACE JUNK, narrated by Academy Award® Nominee Tom Wilkinson, is the first movie to explore the exponentially expanding ring of debris that threatens the safety of our planet's orbits. Experience mind-boggling collisions, both natural and man-made. Soar the stunning depths of Meteor Crater to an unprecedented view of our increasingly crowded orbits – 22,000 miles above earth! Join foremost expert Don Kessler, the "Father of Space Junk," guides us through the challenges we face in protecting them, forging a new age of space discovery.

Information

Studio
RLJ Entertainment
Released
2011
Run Time
38 min
Rated
Unrated
Region of Origin
United States
© 2011 Melrae Pictures

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