Season 1 (1985)
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Episodes 4
1
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.
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2
Wings of Mercury
May 15, 1985
• 55m
The Mercury program reflects America's determination to overtake Soviet achievements in space.
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3
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.
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4
The Territory Ahead
Season Finale
May 29, 1985
• 55m
The history of the U.S. space shuttle includes the Challenger disaster and its long-term impact.
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