Spaceflight
This 4-part documentary miniseries covers the history of manned and unmanned space-flight, from the late 1800s through the mid-1980s.
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Documentary
- Created By
- First Aired on
May 08, 1985
- Popularity: 8.2585
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- Networks
- (US)
- Production
WETA (US)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till May 29, 1985
Last episode: The Territory Ahead
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 4 episodes
Season 1
Aired
4 Episodes
Episode 1Thunder in the Skies55 min
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.
Episode 2Wings of Mercury55 min
The Mercury program reflects America's determination to overtake Soviet achievements in space.
Episode 3One Giant Leap55 min
The intense race to the moon ends with Neil Armstrong's footprints in the Sea of Tranquility on July 20, 1969.
Episode 4The Territory Ahead55 min
The history of the U.S. space shuttle includes the Challenger disaster and its long-term impact.
