Season 1

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Thunder in the Skies

   8 May 1985 · 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.

2. 2

   2. Wings of Mercury

   15 May 1985 · 55 min

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

3. 3

   3. One Giant Leap

   22 May 1985 · 55 min

   The intense race to the moon ends with Neil Armstrong's footprints in the Sea of Tranquility on July 20, 1969.

4. 4

   4. The Territory Ahead

   29 May 1985 · 55 min

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