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The race for space was fought in high heels.
As America’s astronauts were launched on death-defying missions, Life Magazine documented the astronauts’ families, capturing the behind-the-scenes lives of their young wives. Overnight, these women were transformed from military spouses into American royalty. As their celebrity rose and tragedy began to touch their lives, they rallied together.
Stephanie Savage
ABC
10
42 min
After NASA selects seven men to be the first Americans in space, their wives soon end up becoming American royalty.
Jun 18, 2015
Louise and Alan enjoy the mission's success. Betty gets ready for Gus' launch. Annie finds it hard to deal with her stutter.
Jun 25, 2015
Scott gets ready for his launch and Rene gets the chance to tell her story in a magazine interview.
Jul 2, 2015
Deke and Marge take on new roles whilst things begin to thaw between Gordo and Trudy.
Jul 9, 2015
Trudy finds out that attempts are being made to quash a burgeoning astronaut training program organized for women.
Jul 16, 2015
John Glenn stands for the Ohio senate. A personal matter leaves Alan Shepherd's career in doubt.
Jul 23, 2015
With the launch of the Gemini missions and the Apollo program, pressure on the wives grows.
Jul 30, 2015
Betty is forced to face a grim reality -- and plan for the future -- as she embarks on a battle for justice.
Aug 6, 2015
Jo redefines her role and priorities as Wally's career at NASA comes to an end; Louise worries about Alan as he considers a risky surgery that will determine his future; Susan is faced with uncertainty.
Aug 13, 2015
It’s 1969, and Apollo 11’s historic moon landing is cause for worldwide celebration and a high point for the Astro-families. The wives are interviewed for a TV documentary on the space program, Gordo is passed over for the next mission, and Trudy faces some big decisions about her personal and professional future. Betty finds a powerful way to honor Gus’s legacy and advocate for change. In April 1970, the nation watches the fraught voyage of Apollo 13.
Aug 20, 2015
Betty Grissom
Rene Carpenter
Louise Shepard
Trudy Cooper
Marge Slayton
Annie Glenn
Jo Schirra
Alan Shepard
Gordo Cooper
Scott Carpenter
Deke Slayton
Gus Grissom
