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Spaceflight

Spaceflight

★ 9.0/10•1985•55m•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.

StatusEnded
Runtime55m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMay 8, 1985

Episodes

E155m

Thunder in the Skies

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.

May 8, 1985

E255m

Wings of Mercury

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

May 15, 1985

E355m

One Giant Leap

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

May 22, 1985

E455m

The Territory Ahead

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

May 29, 1985

Actors

Chuck Yeager

Chuck Yeager

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

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