Spaceflight

This 4-part documentary miniseries covers the history of manned and unmanned space-flight, from the late 1800s through the mid-1980s.

Latest: Season 1 · 1985

E1. Thunder in the Skies
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.
E2. Wings of Mercury
May 15, 1985 · 55m
The Mercury program reflects America's determination to overtake Soviet achievements in space.
E3. One Giant Leap
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.
E4. The Territory Ahead
May 29, 1985 · 55m
The history of the U.S. space shuttle includes the Challenger disaster and its long-term impact.