Space: The Longest Goodbye

This documentary explores the psychological toll of long-term space travel, focusing on the extreme social isolation faced by crews during a potential mission to Mars. It examines the mental challenges of spending three years in confined spaces without contact with loved ones. Through the perspective of a NASA psychologist and insights from ESA astronauts Matthias Maurer, Kayla Barron, and Cady Coleman, the film details how such profound loneliness could impact the mental health of explorers and the overall success of the expedition.

Directed by Ido Mizrahy, who also served as a producer and co-writer alongside Nir Sa'ar, the film is a joint production between Israel and Canada. It was produced by several companies, including Filmoption International and Restless Pictures. The cast features Al Holland and astronauts Kayla Barron, Matthias Maurer, and Cady Coleman appearing as themselves. The film has a runtime of 87 minutes and was released on March 8, 2024.