Plot Keywords
asteroids astronomy earth earth sciences science solar system space exploration space probes
Release Date: October 2010
Genre: Documentary
On May 9, 2003, Hayabusa, a Japanese space probe, was launched aboard the M-V Launch Vehicle to collect samples from the near-Earth asteroid Itokawa (1998 SF36). A sample, if Hayabusa can bring one home, is believed to be a key to find out the secrets of our solar system; the birth of the Earth and solar system born some 4.6 billion years ago.
Such old material is nonexistent on Earth but it is believed that an asteroid such as Itokawa may well possess it as a record of our solar system.
Hayabusa attempted to land on Itokawa after traveling approximately 2 billion kilometers (1.25 billion miles). However, its landing was no easy task. The probe body was suspected of having deep mechanical troubles. But there is no going back. Re-positioning once again, Hayabusa dives in for a second landing attempt. It looked as though it was successful but turned into the worst crisis. Can Hayabusa return home? This show is a full CG image fulldome feature presentation with highlights of this spacecraft overcoming a series of obstacles along the journey.
This show was made before Hayabusa returned to the earth. After Hayabusa returned in 2010, the HAYABUSA BACK TO THE EARTH ”Return version” was made. Two type exists.
Long Version Running Time: 44 min
Short Version Running Time: 26 min
Suitable for: general audience
Target Audience: adults families kids 14-15 kids 16-18 school groups
License: commercial
Video Format: 4K 30 fps flat screen 16:9 fulldome
Audio Format: dolby digital 5.1
Available Languages: English German Japanese Korean Russian
Show Orientation: unidirectional
Producer: Live Company Ltd.
Director: Hiromitsu Kohsaka
Writer: Hiromitsu Kohsaka Noriko Takabatake
Original Narration by: Saburoh Shinoda
On May 9, 2003, Hayabusa, a Japanese space probe, was launched aboard the M-V Launch Vehicle to collect samples from the near …
FDDB did not produce this show and does not sell screening licenses
On May 9, 2003, Hayabusa, a Japanese space probe, was launched aboard the M-V Launch Vehicle to collect samples from the near …
FDDB did not produce this show and does not sell screening licenses
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