Thunder in the Skies

Air Date:08/05/1985

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.

Wings of Mercury

Air Date:15/05/1985

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

One Giant Leap

Air Date:22/05/1985

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

The Territory Ahead

Air Date:29/05/1985

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