Baikonur Man

Set against the late Cold War era, "Baikonur Man" tells the story of a small American start-up that secretly negotiated to send U.S. scientific payloads to the Soviet space station MIR, bypassing official channels amid tense international relations. The narrative follows the company's founder and a group of graduate students and their professor as they navigate a five-year journey filled with collaboration, challenges, and daring moments. This account highlights a remarkable chapter in space history driven by innovation and determination.