What does it feel like to leave Earth behind while carrying the weight of years of research into orbit? A new documentary airing on PBS brings viewers closer than ever to that question through the story of one University of Florida scientist.
Produced by UF, the video follows space biologist Rob Ferl, Ph.D., during his 2024 flight to space aboard a Blue Origin rocket. While the mission itself drew widespread attention, the documentary focuses on what the public rarely sees, including years of research, coordination and preparation leading up to launch.