Spaceflight

1985•55m•9.0/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

9.0/10(1)

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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Production

WETA

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 8, 1985

Last Aired

May 29, 1985

Networks

PBS

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Thunder in the Skies

Air date: 1985-05-08

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.

E2

Wings of Mercury

Air date: 1985-05-15

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

E3

One Giant Leap

Air date: 1985-05-22

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

E4

The Territory Ahead

Air date: 1985-05-29

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

Cast

Chuck Yeager

Chuck Yeager

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

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