Orbital delves into the wider cosmos to reflect on humanity's place on Earth. Through the eyes of six astronauts aboard the International Space Station on one of the last missions of its kind, Samantha Harvey weaves a poignant narrative. These voyagers from different corners of the globe leave everything behind to orbit the Earth at breakneck speeds. Between scientific duties and maintaining their health in zero-gravity, they witness sixteen sunrises and sunsets each day and observe the marvels of the world from an unparalleled vantage point. Yet, even as they are awestruck by the beauty of the planet, news from home anchors them to the human experience — the death of a loved one, the anticipation of return, and the looming specter of natural disasters. 'Orbital' is an elegy, celebrating the fragility, beauty, and interconnectedness of life on our blue planet, with the vastness of space as a backdrop.