https://twitter.com/netflix/status/1422572972007575558Quote This September, four civilians will launch into space for a three-day trip orbiting Earth. Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission To Space — the first Netflix documentary series to cover an event in near real-time — will premiere in five parts leading up to and following the mission.
This September, four civilians will launch into space for a three-day trip orbiting Earth. Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission To Space — the first Netflix documentary series to cover an event in near real-time — will premiere in five parts leading up to and following the mission.
Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission To Space, the first Netflix documentary series to cover an event in near real-time, will premiere in five parts leading up to and following the mission beginning with the first two episodes on September 6, followed by episodes 3 and 4 on September 13. Inspiration4’s launch is scheduled for September 15 and the feature-length finale episode will air at the end of the month.
TIME Studios Wins Exclusive Documentary Rights to Inspiration4, the World’s First All-Civilian Mission to SpaceBY TIME PRFEBRUARY 11, 2021 3:00 PM ESTTIME Studios & Known to Produce with “30 for 30” Creator Connor Schell as Executive Producer for the Groundbreaking Project(New York, NY — February 11, 2021) TIME’s Emmy award-winning television and film division TIME Studios has partnered with the studio division of Emmy & Peabody award-winning marketing firm Known to acquire the competitive documentary rights to Inspiration4, the first all-civilian mission to space.Announced last week and featured at this year’s Super Bowl, the Inspiration4 mission will be commanded by Jared Isaacman, the 37-year-old founder and chief executive officer of Shift4 Payments and an accomplished pilot, philanthropist and adventurer. Isaacman is donating the three mission seats alongside him to members of the public who best exemplify the humanitarian pillars of the mission. Two of these seats are currently open to the public through a fundraising contest and an online competition using Shift4’s new ecommerce platform, Shift4Shop.com.With exclusive access to the groundbreaking mission, the forthcoming project will follow the journey as the Inspiration4 crew is named, undergoes commercial astronaut training and completes the launch and returns to earth in the fourth quarter of 2021. The project will also serve as a definitive chronicle of the history of space exploration, examining how this major milestone was reached and contemplating its implications for the future.Emmy and Peabody award-winning producer Connor Schell (“30 for 30,” “The Last Dance,” “O.J.:Made in America”) will executive produce the documentary through his new non-scripted production studio. TIME Studios’ Emmy award-winning Jonathan Woods, (“A Year in Space,” “The Mars Generation,” “Space Explorers: The ISS Experience”) will serve as lead producer for the landmark project.“Inspiration4 is a historic step to making space travel and exploration available to everyone,” said Issacman. “We are excited to have our ambitious journey captured by this incredible team and know that their telling of this story will inspire humanity in new ways.”“In these challenging times, it is important to remember that the human capacity for success and ambition may well be limitless. This journey will be a defining moment for space exploration and humanity at large and we are honored to be entrusted with telling the story of Inspiration4,” said Ian Orefice, President of TIME Studios. “We look forward to continuing the tradition that TIME and TIME Studios have established through our shared history of bringing audiences to space with new forms of visual storytelling.”“When I first heard about Inspiration4, I was immediately captivated by the unprecedented nature of the mission and the story of how it came to be,” said Schell. “Telling that story, the broader tale of humanity’s long road to get here, and the places this mission may lead us will be a fascinating narrative for our team to document and help shape.”“At a time when all of humanity could use more hope and inspiration, it is an honor to support this crowning human achievement,” said Ross Martin, President of Known. “We are proud to continue our groundbreaking work with Jared Isaacman and his team at Shift4 and excited to partner with TIME Studios to bring this epic story to all.”Learn more about Inspiration4 here.###
4 civilians. Orbiting earth. On their own. You're invited to join @rookisaacman @DrSianProctor @ArceneauxHayley & @ChrisSembroski on the journey of a lifetime in Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space. Starting September 6.
The trailer says that launch will be broadcast live on Netflix Youtube. Will a Netflix subscription be required to watch it or will it be free for viewers ?
I am not sure that the crew of Inspiration4 would validate the translated title. Tourists.
There is a launcher which is clearly not a Falcon 9 in this trailer (it has auxiliary boosters).
Quote from: hektor on 08/20/2021 06:07 amI am not sure that the crew of Inspiration4 would validate the translated title. Tourists. Pesonally, I think the term "tourists" is more impactful than "astronauts". Tourists implies access to the general public, "astronauts" has the implication of years of training, downselects, waiting, etc.
Quote from: hektor on 08/19/2021 10:02 pmThere is a launcher which is clearly not a Falcon 9 in this trailer (it has auxiliary boosters).Shown from 0:34 - 0:36.Screenshot attached.What is that?The blue stripe on the SRBs is reminiscent of Ariane 6 livery, but that hasn't flown yet, and I've not seen any animations of it that good. (Looks more like real footage from a rocketcam to me.)
Yeah, I think that an "astronaut" is more of a career. But I don't think that people who pay to fly to space should be called "tourists" either. Then it would mean that spending a week in hawaii gives you the same title as flying to space. lol
I agree that the blue stripe points to an Ariane 64. Why is it presented in that documentary, we will have to wait to understand.
...What launch site is close to a mountain range? At the right edge of the image...Doesn't look like Kourou at all. There is only jungle and the ocean.
Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission To Space | Official Trailer | Netflix
On Sept 6, you’ll meet the four civilians going into space.On Sept 13, you’ll see them prepare.On Sept 15, you’ll watch the live launchOn Sept 30, you’ll be in space alongside them Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission To Space takes off next week
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I enjoyed both episodes, even if some reviewers say they are puff pieces / free advertising etc.Was pleased to see episode 2 talking directly about risk and impact on families, with both the Challenger and Columbia disasters featured.
Quote from: hektor on 09/06/2021 01:35 pmFirst reviews are outNetflix Strokes Elon Musk’s Otherworldly Ego With ‘Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space’Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space review – does Elon Musk really need the free PR?These appear less like reviews of the show and more like thinly veiled criticism of SpaceX and Elon Musk.
....Hayley even thought she was maybe going to the Moon.
Where is the show, exactly? What platform? What search term(s)?I can not find it on netflix. Not under inspiration, or inspiration 4, or countdown or anything.Nor can I find it on youtube, just trailer or announcement, or old interviews etc.Thanks
Quote from: IntoTheVoid on 09/07/2021 04:57 amWhere is the show, exactly? What platform? What search term(s)?I can not find it on netflix. Not under inspiration, or inspiration 4, or countdown or anything.Nor can I find it on youtube, just trailer or announcement, or old interviews etc.ThanksNetflix - if it doesn't show up with a search for inspiration or countdown then it's probably not available in your geo. Where are you located?
Quote from: kevinof on 09/07/2021 05:29 amQuote from: IntoTheVoid on 09/07/2021 04:57 amWhere is the show, exactly? What platform? What search term(s)?I can not find it on netflix. Not under inspiration, or inspiration 4, or countdown or anything.Nor can I find it on youtube, just trailer or announcement, or old interviews etc.ThanksNetflix - if it doesn't show up with a search for inspiration or countdown then it's probably not available in your geo. Where are you located?US, Northeast. ... but I do run a VPN on my router, through a NYC server. So maybe they specifically exclude the VPN? Hmm.Thanks
Barely managed to watch the first half of the first episode of the Netflix series:- Feels like an over produced real life soap- Too many repeating oneliners- Technical content .. well, schoolkids level- Who is that Times guy ?- Some nice 4K HDR shotsGuess the launch and 3 days in space will be more exciting.Maybe a bit harsh, but perhaps it is not meant for people outside the US (in terms of style etc).
Is there a link to watch these on line?
They're reality show feel good fluff pieces. Not worth your attention. Nothing in there you wouldn't already know if you are on here.
Just a heads-up to anyone of similar mind of those criticizing these episodes as "fluff", "nothing there that you won't learn here": Netflix doesn't do technical manual TV. If you haven't figure it out, the name of this flight is "Inspiration", not "More Info Than You Ever Wanted to Know".
The Inspiration 4 documentary on Netflix is great so far, not much in new info, but lots of very relatable people. I think it’s a fine counterpoint for people who got mad at Bezos and Branson’s suborbital hops.
They've got the billionaire flying jock, the professional woman who survived cancer, the nerdy guy who was a nightwatchman of nuclear apocalypse, and lady of color who just missed the grade to become an astronaut.It's like The Breakfast Club, in space.
which brings up the point of the role of the so called professional astronauts that ride Dragon for NASA..they too are really just passengers as long as things go right during their flight ?
It's not the fluff that's the problem, it's the saccharine. The show inspires you to mentally gargle a gallon of lemon juice to get the sicky-sweet flavor out of your head. It's everything that's wrong with commercial TV network spaceflight coverage distilled into a potent concentrate and delivered with a schlocky Hallmark card.
Quote from: laszlo on 09/09/2021 11:50 amIt's not the fluff that's the problem, it's the saccharine. The show inspires you to mentally gargle a gallon of lemon juice to get the sicky-sweet flavor out of your head. It's everything that's wrong with commercial TV network spaceflight coverage distilled into a potent concentrate and delivered with a schlocky Hallmark card.I believe the term you’re looking for is human interest, hardly a new idea when it comes to television. This kind of stuff has been around for decades. I think it’s more to do with people going oh TV isn’t as good these days and firmly putting their rose tinted glasses on.
Having watched the latest two episodes, I have to say what an impressive person and great mission commander Jared is. I do believe a lot of people could go to space, given the opportunity, but I'm not sure how many people could be a good commander. I'm not sure how aware SpaceX were of Jared's leadership skills before selling this mission, but they've definitely off to a great start with the first fully private flight with no previous astronaut experience.
...Also, people talk about how Dragon is autonomous, as if anyone could ride in it, but I have no doubt that the Inspiration 4 crew have earned the right to be called astronauts.
Also, people talk about how Dragon is autonomous, as if anyone could ride in it, but I have no doubt that the Inspiration 4 crew have earned the right to be called astronauts.
Having watched the latest two episodes, I have to say what an impressive person and great mission commander Jared is. I do believe a lot of people could go to space, given the opportunity, but I'm not sure how many people could be a good commander. I'm not sure how aware SpaceX were of Jared's leadership skills before selling this mission, but they're definitely off to a great start for the first fully private flight with no previous astronaut experience.Also, people talk about how Dragon is autonomous, as if anyone could ride in it, but I have no doubt that the Inspiration 4 crew have earned the right to be called astronauts.
....By the way Hayley really is fearless in a good way and she’s very mature for her age.
Could any them transfer into Space X astronaut group if they were so inclined after the flight?
Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/13/2021 01:12 pmHaving watched the latest two episodes, I have to say what an impressive person and great mission commander Jared is. I do believe a lot of people could go to space, given the opportunity, but I'm not sure how many people could be a good commander. I'm not sure how aware SpaceX were of Jared's leadership skills before selling this mission, but they're definitely off to a great start for the first fully private flight with no previous astronaut experience.Also, people talk about how Dragon is autonomous, as if anyone could ride in it, but I have no doubt that the Inspiration 4 crew have earned the right to be called astronauts.Agree! Definitely astronauts.And also agreed on Jared. I wonder how much of an impact the experience will have on the SpaceX training process - the jet aircraft used during the training are Jared's.
Level of training and skill sets needed means these types of missions aren't for any 4 people who can pay ticket price. Need 1 or 2 that are capable of fly capsule in an emergency....
Crew means any employee or independent contractor of a licensee, transferee, or permittee, or of a contractor or subcontractor of a licensee, transferee, or permittee, who performs activities in the course of that employment or contract directly relating to the launch, reentry, or other operation of or in a launch vehicle or reentry vehicle that carries human beings. A crew consists of flight crew and any remote operator.Flight crew means crew that is on board a vehicle during a launch or reentry. Pilot means a flight crew member who has the ability to control, in real time, a launch or reentry vehicle's flight path.
Going back and reading earlier stuff on this thread, and these reviews made me gag. How can people be so out of touch with reality? How can these reviewers have their heads so far up their own *** that they can write such drivel.
Watch Countdown on Netflix about Inspiration4 mission launching today
..snip... I just knew space stations were coming and that humans on Mars were next. And then...nothing. ...in space, nobody can hear the crickets... It's long past time, and I cannot wait for this mission to unfold!
Human beings don't buy (or buy in) because of data. They buy only if the thing makes them feel good - if it makes them feel better to imagine that thing in their life. We need more people to think about space and to recognize that the door is opening for them too. I hope this mission, and this series, gets people feeling about space again!
Sometimes I think astronauts and mission managers have this skill (or superpower) of being able to answer clueless and/or annoying press people without resorting to "what a stupid question, go away". Would instantly disqualify me..
My favorite is Hayley noting that she is probably the only person going/gone to space without actually applying for it.
More angles coming in Episode 5.
https://twitter.com/drsianproctor/status/1440406356670894080QuoteThe moment when me and my amazing crew, @rookisaacman, @ArceneauxHayley, @ChrisSembroski opened up the @SpaceX cupola for the first time, a true highlight of the @inspiration4x mission. Make sure you tune into Countdown on @netflix to see more epic moments from space! @TIME
The moment when me and my amazing crew, @rookisaacman, @ArceneauxHayley, @ChrisSembroski opened up the @SpaceX cupola for the first time, a true highlight of the @inspiration4x mission. Make sure you tune into Countdown on @netflix to see more epic moments from space! @TIME
Excellent 5th episode.That drone shot (edit: actually it was from a plane) of the launch and in general views of the ascent in HDR were just amazing and alone make this worth watching. On a big HDR screen. Loud. Could've watched another hour of it and frankly the after-landing part was bit too short, but those are minor issues. Some really cool bits from orbit. Sadly no clip of the Toilet Emergency, but not too surprised it was omitted.Only thumbs down from couple of completely unavoidable mis-orderings of footage, ie. showing cool shot of nose cone closing from the cupola pointing camera before all the stuff about re-entry burn which obviously happened before the nose cone closed.
Truly an exciting moment for the CP team. I felt a huge sense of responsibility placing remote cameras ahead of I4. They had to work & the shots had to come out great so we could share them with the world. Little did we know it would end up in the #Inspiration4 documentary 🤯
The @inspiration4x docu-series on Netflix shared some of the most beautiful @SpaceX launch cinematography we've seen. Many great shots... including one by our team!!🥳 This slow-mo captured by @johnpisaniphoto. Did you catch it?🎥Watch in 4k here:
After following the mission and watching the Netflix episodes I can see some of the crew going to space again…Pure speculation… I can see Jared Isaacman starting his own space company, or perhaps even working for SpaceX…just as long as he gets another ride to space..Hayley Arceneaux was, IMHO, the rockstar on this mission…her presence on camera, handling of the media and life story makes her an ideal candidate to participate in the future Dear Moon flight.Dr. Sian Proctor won’t bother reapplying to NASA…why wait years looking for a flight ( I’m looking at you Jeremy Hanson), but she will return to space…her artistic skills, social media skills, piloting skills will get her to space again..somehow..As for Chris Semroski…my sense is he’s done with space…i didn’t get the impression he was ever really comfortable in doing this flight..Anyhooo…my $0.02…
Quote from: Jeff Lerner on 10/01/2021 07:15 pmAfter following the mission and watching the Netflix episodes I can see some of the crew going to space again…Pure speculation… I can see Jared Isaacman starting his own space company, or perhaps even working for SpaceX…just as long as he gets another ride to space..Hayley Arceneaux was, IMHO, the rockstar on this mission…her presence on camera, handling of the media and life story makes her an ideal candidate to participate in the future Dear Moon flight.Dr. Sian Proctor won’t bother reapplying to NASA…why wait years looking for a flight ( I’m looking at you Jeremy Hanson), but she will return to space…her artistic skills, social media skills, piloting skills will get her to space again..somehow..As for Chris Semroski…my sense is he’s done with space…i didn’t get the impression he was ever really comfortable in doing this flight..Anyhooo…my $0.02…Hayley and the same goes for Jared and Sian seemed like ducks to water. I could well imagine all three flying again. Chris I think will probably more likely follow up on his statement of visiting all the places he could see from space. I could well imagine Jared investing in the Starship program.
....Dr. Sian Proctor won’t bother reapplying to NASA…why wait years looking for a flight ( I’m looking at you Jeremy Hanson), but she will return to space…her artistic skills, social media skills, piloting skills will get her to space again..somehow......
If the @netflix #Inspiration4 documentary series doesn't get a bucket of Emmys next year, there's no justice in the world.Four people with nothing in common learn to work together for the future of humanity. That's what this was about. A global lesson for us.
My face when you haven’t watched Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space on @netflix yet
