Space Station

The 2002 American-Canadian documentary film directed by Toni Myers is the first-ever IMAX 3D production entirely filmed in space. The film chronicles the construction of the International Space Station (ISS), hailed as the greatest engineering feat since the Moon landing. Viewers embark on a journey with astronauts and cosmonauts launching from Florida's Kennedy Space Center and Russia's Baikonur Cosmodrome to Earth's orbit, 220 miles (approximately 354 kilometers) above, where they participate in assembling and outfitting the ISS. The documentary showcases unique footage of rocket launches, life in zero gravity, spacewalks, and the daily routines of the station's crew. Narrated by Tom Cruise, the film immerses audiences in the spirit of international collaboration among 16 nations united to create a permanent research laboratory in space. The film received acclaim from critics and audiences alike for its educational value, stunning visual effects, and innovative approach to filming in the challenging environment of space.