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Series

Spaceflight

1985 · 1 season · 4 episodes · Ended · PBS

Documentary

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This 4-part documentary miniseries covers the history of manned and unmanned space-flight, from the late 1800s through the mid-1980s.

Episodes

  • S01E01Thunder in the Skies1985-05-0855m

    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.

  • S01E02Wings of Mercury1985-05-1555m

    The Mercury program reflects America's determination to overtake Soviet achievements in space.

  • S01E03One Giant Leap1985-05-2255m

    The intense race to the moon ends with Neil Armstrong's footprints in the Sea of Tranquility on July 20, 1969.

  • S01E04The Territory Ahead1985-05-2955m

    The history of the U.S. space shuttle includes the Challenger disaster and its long-term impact.

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