Space Explorers: Blue Marble
Meta Quest TV
Experience the beauty and fragility of our planet like never before.
The Space Explorers: Blue Marble Trilogy takes you on a breathtaking flight over planet Earth from 3 perspectives from the International Space Station (ISS).
Shot in stunning cinematic VR from the ISS’ robotic arm, each "Orbit" in the trilogy captures the Overview Effect that only a few astronauts have experienced: the visceral sense of unity that watching the Earth as a whole generates. In this preview, hear firsthand accounts from astronauts who have been moved and changed by the Overview Effect. Gain a deeper understanding of our planet’s place in the universe and the importance of protecting it for future generations.
Part of the Emmy Award-winning Space Explorers series.
Selected for the Best of Immersive section at the 2023 Venice International Film Festival.
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Trailer
Filmed outside the International Space Station (ISS), this awe-inspiring feature offers cinematic VR footage that will leave you breathless as you orbit around the Earth.
Chapter 2Orbit 2
Watch NASA astronaut Megan MacArthur as she works inside the ISS Cupola Observational Module, while the station orbits around the Earth at a speed of 17,500 miles per hour on a crystal-clear day.
Chapter 3 Orbit 3
Join NASA astronaut Megan MacArthur as she opens the shutters of the International Space Station (ISS) Cupola Observational Module, revealing a glorious sunrise on the Earth’s horizon.
Credits
DIRECTED BY
Félix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphaël
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Stéphane Rituit, Jonathan Woods, Mia Tramz, Ian Orefice, Clàudia Prat, AND Ryan Horrigan
PRODUCER
Katarina Soukup
LINE PRODUCER
Mathieu Dumont
LINE PRODUCTION SERVICES
Sailor Productions
VR TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
Felix & Paul Studios
MUSIC SUPERVISION and MIX
Headspace Studio
ORIGINAL MUSIC
Jorane, Frédéric Bégin
PRODUCED WITH THE COLLABORATION OF
The ISS U.S. National Laboratory - NASA, Canadian space agency - European space agency - Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency - Roscosmos State Corporation for space activities - Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre