Season 1 poster
← Chasing the Moon

Season 1

3 episodes · 8th July 2019

Season details

Details

Episode guide

Episodes

01 A Place Beyond the Sky still A Place Beyond the Sky Episode 18th July 2019 On 4 October 1957, Soviet scientists launched Sputnik 1 - a beach ball-sized, radio-transmitting aluminium alloy sphere - into orbit. The satellite caused a sensation. Amid Cold War tensions, the Soviet Union’s accomplishment signalled a dramatic technological advantage and American felt it had little choice but to join the Space Race. 02 Earthrise still Earthrise Episode 29th July 2019 What exactly was it going to take for America to beat the Soviets to the moon? Cold War tensions persisted, as rumours circulated that the Soviets were preparing to send an unmanned spacecraft to the moon. Nasa quickly developed the Gemini program, sending astronauts into orbit around the Earth to practice critical manoeuvres for the eventual trip to the moon. 03 Magnificent Desolation still Magnificent Desolation Episode 310th July 2019 After the immediate celebration of 1968’s successful Apollo 8 mission, underlying questions about the space programme emerged with new intensity as politicized young Americans challenged the nation’s priorities. Nasa pushed brashly forward.
Talent

Cast & Crew

01 Buzz Aldrin profile Buzz Aldrinas Self 02 Frank Borman profile Frank Bormanas Self 03 Yuri Gagarin profile Yuri Gagarinas Self 04 Robert Stone profile Robert StoneDirector / Writer / Creator
Recommended

More Like This