Spaceflight

1985 · Documentary · 1 Season · 4 Episodes · 9.0

This 4-part documentary miniseries covers the history of manned and unmanned space-flight, from the late 1800s through the mid-1980s.

Episodes

E11. Thunder in the Skies55m · 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.E22. Wings of Mercury55m · 1985-05-15The Mercury program reflects America's determination to overtake Soviet achievements in space.E33. One Giant Leap55m · 1985-05-22The intense race to the moon ends with Neil Armstrong's footprints in the Sea of Tranquility on July 20, 1969.E44. The Territory Ahead55m · 1985-05-29The history of the U.S. space shuttle includes the Challenger disaster and its long-term impact.

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