Spaceflight - Season 1

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Thunder in the Skies

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.

Wings of Mercury

2 - Wings of Mercury

Air Date: May 15, 1985

The Mercury program reflects America's determination to overtake Soviet achievements in space.

One Giant Leap

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.

The Territory Ahead

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.