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NASA: A Journey Through Space
2016 1 season en
On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy made a historic speech where he pledged to send astronauts to the moon before the end of the decade. Eight years later, on July 20, 1969, Apollo commander Neil Armstrong stepped out of the lunar module and made a giant leap for mankind - a step that symbolized one of the most remarkable feats in human history. From that moment on, the exploration of our universe has achieved unimaginable feats with hundreds of missions stretching light years into the distant galaxy. This exciting documentary series takes viewers into the past, present and future of NASA.
Cast
Coby Batty
Narrator
Episodes
1 season available
- S1 · E1E1
The History of Flying and The Space Race
Oct 4, 2016 45mHumans have always been reaching for the stars, but despite the path to the moon laid out by Jules Verne, they first needed to master flight.
- S1 · E2E2
Operation: Lift Off
Oct 4, 2016 45mAs part of the Cold War arms race, the United States found itself engaged in the Space Race, pushing for superiority through technology
- S1 · E3E3
Shooting For The Moon
Oct 4, 2016 45mJohn F. Kennedy laid out the most ambitious Space Race goal in 1961 - for NASA to send the first humans to the surface of the moon and return them safely
- S1 · E4E4
The Apollo Missions
Oct 4, 2016 45mCulminating in the Apollo 11 landing, the Apollo missions were crowning achievements not just for NASA and the United States, but also for mankind.
- S1 · E5E5
After a Giant Leap
Oct 4, 2016 45mHaving essentially won the Space Race with the Soviet Union, and in the midst of economic turmoil, NASA's priorities are restructured. Apollo 17 marks the end of manned missions to the moon, and the transition towards more Earth-focused missions.
- S1 · E6E6
The Shuttle and Living in Space
Oct 4, 2016 45mNASA's space shuttle program allows for easier access to orbit with reusable craft, paving the way for more advanced satellites and the first major space stations.
- S1 · E7E7
The 21st Century & Beyond
Oct 4, 2016 45mThe International Space Station is launched in the 21st Century, marking a major turning point in international cooperation in space exploration. However, with the looming retirement of the space shuttle and a suitable replacement project mothballed, modern NASA is faced with major challenges. But successful Mars rovers fuel dreams of another moonshot project, this time to the Red Planet.
