Episodes (4)
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Ep 1
Thunder in the Skies
1985-05-08•55m
A chronicle of man's achievements in space begins with the German V-2 rocket, Chuck Yeager's breaking of the sound barrier, and Sputnik 1.
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Ep 2
Wings of Mercury
1985-05-15•55m
The Mercury program reflects America's determination to overtake Soviet achievements in space.
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Ep 3
One Giant Leap
1985-05-22•55m
The intense race to the moon ends with Neil Armstrong's footprints in the Sea of Tranquility on July 20, 1969.
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Ep 4
The Territory Ahead
1985-05-29•55m
The history of the U.S. space shuttle includes the Challenger disaster and its long-term impact.