Short film about astronauts in the GDR

They were heroes of a special kind. They came from the steppes, the sons of farmers, of factory floor women. Salt-of-the-earth, strapping young men...

Sigmund Jähn, (East) Germany's first man in space, and the preparations for the space flight are portrayed.

Heroes from the GDR's past are presented. Heroes will also be needed in the future.