Artemis II - Zurück zum Mond

Overview

For the first time since the legendary Apollo missions over 50 years ago, humans are once again setting out for the Moon on April 1, 2026. NASA’s Artemis II mission marks the beginning of a new era in space exploration, and Germany will play a key role. This documentary follows the four astronauts during their preparations and offers exclusive insights into the Orion spacecraft. German astronauts Alexander Gerst and Matthias Maurer, along with other space experts, explain how the mission will proceed and why it is being undertaken. It's a journey that blends science, adventure, and the fundamental question: Why do people risk their lives to reach other celestial bodies and distant worlds?

Details

Cast

Sarah Liu

Self - Narrator (voice)

Reid Wiseman

Self - Interviewee

Victor Glover

Self - Interviewee

Christina Koch

Self - Interviewee

Jeremy Hansen

Self - Interviewee

Alexander Gerst

Self - Interviewee

Matthias Maurer

Self - Interviewee

Annemarie Lohse

Self - Interviewee

Walter Pelzer

Self - Interviewee

Judd Frieling

Self - Interviewee

Debbie Korth

Self - Interviewee

Andreas Deter

Self - Interviewee

Peter Kapell

Self - Interviewee

Ulrich Köhler

Self - Interviewee

Jacob Bleacher

Self - Interviewee

Thomas Berger

Self - Interviewee