Spaceman in Kongo

Two young rocket engineers, Nestor and Isaac, struggle against the economic and political realities of their country. Propelled by the memory of past African dreamers and a resilient belief in their country, they work on building the first Congolese space program. The two young engeneer student have moved to Kinshasa to join Keka’s space program. As they find themselves visited by the spirit of their predecessor: Edward Nkoloso the first "Afronaut".

Documentary

Spaceman in Kongo

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