Fortitude

A new Space Renaissance is emerging: Sparked by humanity's unquenchable thirst for exploration, fuelled by capitalism's insatiable hunger for profits and propelled by breath-taking technological advances. Fortitude uncovers how a few influential individuals with utopian ideas and vast fortunes are forging a trillion-dollar off-world industry while inspiring millions of us back on Earth. This is the story of those who take risks, invest the capital, and endevor to turn science fiction into science fact. Follow award-winning filmmaker Torsten Hoffmann (CRYPTOPIA, 2020) as he candidly meets leaders in the emerging space industry, including policymakers from the United Nations, Space agencies UKSA, ESA, and UKSA, renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, leading venture capitalists, established technology companies such as Northrop Grumman, Merck and Viasat, as well as ambitious start-ups such as Planet Labs, Voyager Space, Rocketlab, Exolaunch, Astroscale, AstroForge and many more. The documentary is structured in three acts. The earth-to-space industry highlights rockets and astronauts going up. The second act highlights how satellites beam back data to spark an entire space-to-earth economy. Finally, the space-to-space sector highlights cutting edge projects such as private space stations, in-orbit manufacturing and even asteroid mining. Sounds implausible? FORTITUDE is a new documentary about the people, perils and promises behind the emerging space industry. The film highlights that a new space age has dawned and challenges viewers to question the economic viability of the most hyped projects, sustainability way beyond planet Earth and billionaire bravado.