This 4-part documentary miniseries covers the history of manned and unmanned space-flight, from the late 1800s through the mid-1980s.
Episode 1
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
The Mercury program reflects America's determination to overtake Soviet achievements in space.
Episode 3
The intense race to the moon ends with Neil Armstrong's footprints in the Sea of Tranquility on July 20, 1969.
Episode 4
The history of the U.S. space shuttle includes the Challenger disaster and its long-term impact.
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