Der Griff nach den Sternen. Wie Europa lernte, zum Mond zu fliegen (2026)

Der Griff nach den Sternen. Wie Europa lernte, zum Mond zu fliegen is a German documentary about Europe's early efforts to develop an independent space program. It looks back at the ambitious European rocket project of the 1960s and the political and technical obstacles that accompanied the attempt.

The documentary places Europe's early space ambitions within the competition between the United States and Soviet Union. Through historical material and expert perspectives, it examines how setbacks in the European rocket program ultimately contributed to the development of a more successful European approach to space exploration.

• Susanne Brahms directed the documentary.
• The film has a runtime of approximately 90 minutes.
• It was produced by blindCat Documentary in Bremen.
• The documentary focuses on the origins of European space cooperation.
• It has been broadcast by ARTE in 2026.