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This 4-part documentary miniseries covers the history of manned and unmanned space-flight, from the late 1800s through the mid-1980s.
PBS
4
55 min
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.
May 8, 1985
The Mercury program reflects America's determination to overtake Soviet achievements in space.
May 15, 1985
The intense race to the moon ends with Neil Armstrong's footprints in the Sea of Tranquility on July 20, 1969.
May 22, 1985
The history of the U.S. space shuttle includes the Challenger disaster and its long-term impact.
May 29, 1985
