Spaceflight - Season 1
1 - Thunder in the Skies
Air Date: May 8, 1985
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.
2 - Wings of Mercury
Air Date: May 15, 1985
The Mercury program reflects America's determination to overtake Soviet achievements in space.
3 - One Giant Leap
Air Date: May 22, 1985
The intense race to the moon ends with Neil Armstrong's footprints in the Sea of Tranquility on July 20, 1969.
4 - The Territory Ahead
Air Date: May 29, 1985
The history of the U.S. space shuttle includes the Challenger disaster and its long-term impact.