Tina Ratterman, Head of Distribution & Marketing, +1-502-294-9314

[Las Vegas, Nevada, DECEMBER 18, 2024] — Since the beginning of time, humanity has had a fascination with space, but most people don’t realize just how much our modern way of life depends on the many satellites that fly around our planet. Always Above explores how close space is to our daily lives, what type of satellites are up there, the threats that exist and the role that the U.S. Space Force plays in launching, operating and defending these assets.

Always Above also demonstrates how close space is from a physical perspective. Only 62 miles above us is where space officially begins. Orbiting our planet right now are thousands of satellites including communication satellites, weather satellites and Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites that allow us to communicate, shop, track storm systems and find our way. And while many view space as a peaceful domain, these satellites are constantly being challenged by pieces of space debris as well as threats from other nations who wish to dominate space for their own aims.

“Always Above is an outstanding example of how we can inspire and educate the next generation of innovators, problem solvers and dreamers about the critical role space plays in our daily lives,” said the Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna. “As Guardians of the Space Force, we are proud to protect and defend American interests in space, ensuring that our nation has the ability to harness the power of space whenever and wherever needed. This film is an excellent opportunity to showcase the importance of our mission and the incredible work of our military and civilian Guardians who work tirelessly to ensure unfettered access to the space domain.”

This 12-minute visually-stunning journey will take audiences from the depths of the ocean to thousands of miles into space where they will learn about the different types of satellites, the three main orbits in which they travel and how Guardians in the Space Force defend this ultimate high ground.

Always Above is an inspiring, educational experience for people of all ages who have ever looked to the skies and asked, “What’s up there?” It is produced by Scholar and distributed by BIG & Digital, LLC.

“Space has always been a source of wonder and immense interest for the American people, but the new challenges we face, and the extent to which our daily lives now rely on the domain, require us to think about it differently,” said U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman. “The Space Force’s mission is to secure our Nation’s interests in, from, and to space. Our Guardians can’t do that without public understanding and support, which is why efforts like this — those that inform and inspire — are important.”

For U.S. Space Force media inquiries, please contact Joe Gangemi, Chief PA, joseph.gangemi.1@us.af.milW, 210-565-0560

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United States Space Force

The mission of the United States Space Force is secure our nation’s interests in, from, and to space. The U.S. Space Force is the newest branch of military service that’s responsible for organizing, training, and equipping Guardians to conduct global space operations to protect U.S. and allied interests around the world. Access to, and freedom to operate in space, underpins United States’ national security and economic prosperity. The Space

Force accesses over 800 enlisted positions and 100 officer positions per year in five core specialties: Space Operations, Cyber, Intelligence, Acquisitions and Engineering. Details on Space Force career fields and specifics can be found at: https://www.spaceforce.com.

GSD&M

Founded in 1971, GSD&M is an ideas-driven, fully integrated agency that has been building some of the world’s most-iconic brands for the past 50 years. Headquartered in Austin, TX we harness a blend of talent, experience and passion to create ideas that make a difference by cultivating First & Only brands. More information can be found at www.gsdm.com.

Scholar

Scholar is a globally recognized, full-service creative production company with physical offices in Los Angeles and New York along with world-reaching remote capabilities. Scholar partners with a broad collection of award- winning creators who produce work that blends artistry with emerging techniques.

More information can be found at www.helloscholar.com.

BIG & Digital, LLC

BIG & Digital specializes in distribution of films for museums and planetariums. BIG & Digital was founded in 2009 by Tina Ratterman, a veteran in the giant screen industry with 20 years of successful marketing and distribution experience for flat and dome theaters. The company has several fulldome shows now in distribution. More information can be found at www.biganddigital.com.