Spaceflight S01E02 · Wings of Mercury

Overview

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

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Episodes

1. 1 1. Thunder in the Skies1985-05-08 · 55mA 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 Mercury1985-05-15 · 55mThe Mercury program reflects America's determination to overtake Soviet achievements in space.
3. 3 3. One Giant Leap1985-05-22 · 55mThe 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 Ahead1985-05-29 · 55mThe history of the U.S. space shuttle includes the Challenger disaster and its long-term impact.