Season 1 (1985)

Thunder in the Skies
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May 8, 1985 • 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.

Wings of Mercury
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May 15, 1985 • 55m

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

One Giant Leap
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May 22, 1985 • 55m

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

The Territory Ahead
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May 29, 1985 • 55m

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