Spaceflight

55min

Documentary

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

Episodes

Cast

Thunder in the Skies

1. Thunder in the Skies

55min

8th May 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

55min

15th May 1985

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

One Giant Leap

3. One Giant Leap

55min

22nd May 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

55min

29th May 1985

The history of the U.S. space shuttle includes the Challenger disaster and its long-term impact.

First air date

8th May 1985

Last air date

29th May 1985

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks