Russian actor and director arrive at space station to make first film in orbit

Pair likely to beat Hollywood project announced by Tom Cruise, Nasa and Elon Musk's SpaceX

A Russian actor and director have arrived at the International Space Station in an attempt to beat the US and film the first movie in orbit.

The Russian crew are likely to beat a Hollywood project announced last year by Tom Cruise, Nasa and Elon Musk's SpaceX.