Spaceflight (1985)
This 4-part documentary miniseries covers the history of manned and unmanned space-flight, from the late 1800s through the mid-1980s.
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Season 1 Episode List
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Episode 1 - Thunder in the Skies
Release Date: 1985-05-08A 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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Episode 2 - Wings of Mercury
Release Date: 1985-05-15The Mercury program reflects America's determination to overtake Soviet achievements in space.
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Episode 3 - One Giant Leap
Release Date: 1985-05-22The intense race to the moon ends with Neil Armstrong's footprints in the Sea of Tranquility on July 20, 1969.
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Episode 4 - The Territory Ahead
Release Date: 1985-05-29The history of the U.S. space shuttle includes the Challenger disaster and its long-term impact.