Season 1
4 episodes · 1985
Episode 1. Thunder in the Skies
1985-05-08 · 55 min
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.
Episode 2. Wings of Mercury
1985-05-15 · 55 min
The Mercury program reflects America's determination to overtake Soviet achievements in space.
Episode 3. One Giant Leap
1985-05-22 · 55 min
The intense race to the moon ends with Neil Armstrong's footprints in the Sea of Tranquility on July 20, 1969.
Episode 4. The Territory Ahead
1985-05-29 · 55 min
The history of the U.S. space shuttle includes the Challenger disaster and its long-term impact.
