Exploration of space continues to be one of the greatest challenges in history.

Accompanying this adventure have been technological developments in computers and communications that have revolutionized all aspects of society. However these astonishing breakthroughs have not been achieved without paying a heavy price.

This film explores the inherently dangerous occupation of astronauts and cosmonauts. It reveals nearly all the life-threatening events encountered during space exploration, as well as incidents where lives were lost.

Most of these events were covered up or never reported by the press. Discover the terrifying risks these pioneers took in the sometimes-frenzied pursuit to conquer the unknown.