The ISS is basically a tin can doing 17,000mph — and it's held together by duct tape and terror.
One of humanity’s greatest achievements, the International Space Station is a $150 billion science laboratory hurtling around Earth at 17,000mph, its thin metal walls shielding astronauts from the most hostile environment humans have ever endured. Microgravity, the vacuum of space, extremes of temperature, micrometeorites - life here is perilous. To mark 25 years of continuous habitation onboard, Space Station We Have a Problem reveals how astronauts are only a technical glitch or software error away from disaster. From malfunctioning spacesuits and docking disasters, critical leaks and even the entire space station backflipping out of control, this is life and death played out in low earth orbit, coupled with the bravery and brilliance that each time, saves the day.
Practical Effects
Real ISS footage hits different than any VFX budget could buy.
Editing
Tension builds like a horror film — except the monster is physics.
Sound
The silence of space, punctuated by beeping dread.
Director
Oscar Chan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Snoopy cap' communication system shown malfunctioning was designed in the 1960s and still in use during these incidents.
This film arrives as private space tourism booms, quietly asking if we've forgotten how dangerous this still is.
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