Tsukuda Kohei was once a researcher with the Aerospace and Science Exploration Agency and now runs Tsukuda Industries, a small factory which was left by his father. Although his relationship with his teenage daughter Rina is somewhat strained, business at Tsukuda Industries has gradually started to improve. But Tsukuda puts too much effort into his dream of developing a rocket engine and business declines little by little. One day, a major client suddenly declares that it is dropping Tsukuda Industries. Then, Tsukuda Industries gets sued by a big rival company, Nakashima Industries, for patent infringement. Tsukuda Industries’ reputation is hurt and financing from banks is also in a desperate situation. In the midst of this, Teikoku Heavy Industries, one of Japan’s leading corporations, offers to buy a patent which Tsukuda Industries possesses for 2 billion yen
In an aerospace city in the north, seven children who were born an only child became closer than siblings and called themselves "The Big Dipper." They all promised to conquer the college entrance examinations so they can go to Beijing together but seventeen came and went and only Huang Yingzi made it. "The Big Dipper" was no more as everyone parted ways. Huang Yingzi went to Beijing for school and Jiang Yi left for the States. "Who do you like at the age of seventeen" has become a mystery lingering in the hearts of the seven people. As newcomers in the workplace, they were bruised and battered from the skirmishes between their ideals and reality. Their once pure emotions are like shining stars in the night sky. Huang Yingzi wants to reunite the group only to realize that there a question remains. Meanwhile, Jiang Yi and the others have already been presented their answer.
In The Glass Bottom Boat, a widow who works at a company that builds submarines becomes caught up in espionage when she is mistaken for a spy. She must navigate the world of international spies while also dealing with her growing attraction to a charming man in drag.
No Highway is a gripping movie about a brilliant but absent-minded aeronautical engineer who discovers a flaw in a new passenger aircraft that could lead to a catastrophic crash. With the clock ticking, he embarks on a journey to convince the airline industry of his theory and prevent a tragedy from occurring. Along the way, he forms a bond with an actress and her young daughter. Will he succeed in his mission and save innocent lives?
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect is a biographical drama that follows the life of Nambi Narayanan, an Indian Space Research Organization scientist who was wrongly accused and arrested for being a spy in 1994. The movie showcases Nambi's journey from his rise as an eminent engineer to being charged with espionage, facing physical and mental cruelty. It highlights his contributions to rocket science and his struggle to clear his name and regain his reputation. The story unveils the truth behind the conspiracy and the obstacles Nambi faced in his quest for justice and his role in shaping India's space research. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect is a gripping tale of determination, resilience, and triumph.
Charles Kingsford Smith, an adventurer, a crusader, a fighter, a lover. Against impossible odds, he went out to explore the sky, and soared higher than most.
This film consists of three parts. The first dramatizes the life of the founder of Soviet astronautics, Konstantin Tsiolkovsky; the second describes the development of rocket technology; and the third visualizes the future with enactments of the first manned spaceflight, spacewalk, space station construction and humans on the moon.
A private eye becomes the bodyguard of a beautiful reporter being pursued by a Japanese mob.
Spaceways follows a scientist-hero as he investigates a murder that takes place on a spacecraft during a spaceflight research mission. With elements of psychotronic film and space opera, the movie explores themes of infidelity and betrayal in the outer space setting. As the first man into space, the scientist-hero must unravel the mystery of the missing corpse and confront the challenges of space travel and aerospace technology.
Explore the last 100 years of aviation history in unprecedented detail. From the Wright brothers first flight to the Apollo moon landings and beyond, the series highlights milestones in an industry defined by innovation.
On October 14, 1947, Captain Chuck Yeager accomplished what many thought was impossible: he broke the sound barrier and in doing so, changed aviation history forever. Behind this remarkable achievement was a dedicated team of rocket scientists and engineers, and one incredible plane, a Bell X-1 named "Glamorous Glennis." This is the story of the plane and the people who dared to travel faster than the speed of sound, pushing flight science forward and proving that no matter the barrier, humanity can find a way to break through.
In 1969, the first person set foot on the Moon, making history. Today, SpaceX brings us one step closer to the next giant leap for mankind. Join us as we look back at our history in space...from the Space Race, to SpaceX.
The Age Of Aluminium is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the wide-ranging impact and controversies surrounding the use of aluminium. From its role in the production of everyday items to its potential health risks and environmental implications, this film uncovers the hidden aspects of this widely used metal. With a focus on issues such as toxicity, Alzheimer's disease, and the industry's impact on the environment, The Age Of Aluminium sheds light on the dirty little secrets of this versatile material.
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