Spaceflight
1985•55m•9.0/10
Documentary
Ratings
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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.
Production
WETA
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
May 8, 1985
Last Aired
May 29, 1985
Networks
PBS
Available in Your Library
Seasons & Episodes
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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
Martin Sheen
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