A space culture evolves between the select few who have had the chance to live and work aboard the International Space Station. Old friends arrive, and for the first time, half of an entire astronaut class reunites on the station. The cycle continues as, once again, one mission ends and another begins. The crew's unique shared perspective grows stronger as colleagues realize dreams of the humanization of space together.
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The daily workload of conducting pioneering scientific experiments continues on the Space Station as the crew prepares for the departure of three astronauts who have completed their six month stay. A changing of the guard offers an opportunity to reflect on the vital role of women in Space.
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A new crew of astronauts arrive aboard the International Space Station and discover the joy, wonder, and dangers of life in space. Years of training come in action as they overcome zero gravity disorientation, respond to potential catastrophic emergencies, and learn to operate as a close-knit team. The extreme nature of the experience brings them to form family-like bonds.