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Season 1 – Chasing The Moon

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An exploration of the Space Age, looking at the scientific innovation, political calculation and media spectacle that were involved, through the use of previously lost archival material.

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Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) 07/18/2019
4/5
The fragmented archive footage evoked the era well, though it required a basic knowledge of the story to begin with. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve C @RT19610513 01/21/2023 Not bad. Very informative. See more harsh c @H_A_R_S_H 12/03/2019 There's always something new to learn about this incredible story See more 07/22/2019 Although long (almost 6 hours), this retelling of the space race challenges traditional schoolhouse assumptions to show the dramatic accomplishments, tragedy, and unexpected behind the scenes events that culminate in the Apollo program. It presents a largely unvarnished account of this amazing journey from Kennedy to Apollo 17, noting along the way tragedy and what might have been. A must for anyone with even a cursory interest in spaceflight or the history in the 1960s. See more Read all reviews
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Dana Waters

Host

Robert Stone

Director

Robert Stone

Writer

Mark Samels

Executive Producer

Robert Stone

Producer

Daniel Aegerter

Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 14, 2019 A Place Beyond The Sky On 4 October 1957, Soviet scientists launched Sputnik 1, a beach-ball-sized, radio-transmitting aluminum alloy sphere, into orbit; the Soviet Union's accomplishment signaled a dramatic technological advantage. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 14, 2019 A Place Beyond The Sky Under von Braun's leadership, America's technology finally seemed to be catching up with the Soviet Union's; on 5 May 1961, von Braun's Redstone rocket successfully launched American navy test pilot Alan Shepard 116 vertical miles up into space. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 21, 2019 Earthrise Cold War tensions persisted, as rumors 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 21, 2019 Earthrise In the aftermath of the deadly Apollo 1 fire, NASA faced harsh scrutiny; the horror of the first casualties at Cape Kennedy led Americans to increasingly question the very premise of landing a man on the Moon. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 28, 2019 Magnificent Desolation After the immediate celebration of 1968's successful Apollo 8 mission, underlying questions about the space program emerged with new intensity as politicized young Americans challenged the nation's priorities. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 28, 2019 Magnificent Desolation Viewers from around the world watched the flickering black-and-white footage from a camera placed on the module showing Armstrong gingerly stepping down the ladder; transparent, ghostly images of the suited figures projected back to Earth. Details

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Chasing The Moon — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Robert Stone
Executive Producer
Mark Samels
Screenwriter
Robert Stone
Network
HISTYMC
Genre
Documentary, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 14, 2019