Goofs:
Continuity: The timer changes from 12 seconds remaining to 25 seconds remaining [widescreen only]. (more)

Trivia:
The SIS, the Japanese intelligence agency, stood for Special Intelligence Service (more)

Filming Locations:
Akime Village Environs, Akime, Kagoshima, Japan (more)

Quotes:
[first lines]
Astronaut - 1st American Spacecraft: Calling CapCom. CapCom, this is Jupiter 16. Do you give a go for fourth orbit.
Hawaii CapCom: CapCom to Jupiter 16. Can you confirm O2 pressure is within limit.
Astronaut - 1st American Spacecraft: Roger. Everything looks good in the environmental control system.
Hawaii CapCom: Okay. Everything looks good from here. You have a go for fourth orbit.
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Awards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 1 win & 1 nomination (more)