NASA 50 Years of Space Exploration

S1 · E1 — Beginnings of the American Space Program

Season 1 · 5 episodesNASA 50 Years of Space Exploration
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Beginnings of the American Space ProgramE1 · 138 min

Explores the beginnings of the American space program, from the early Mercury flights to the breathtaking Moon landing on July 20, 1969.

Apollo MissionsE2 · 141 min

Traces the epic Apollo missions that transformed the space program, especially the courageous story of Apollo 13. Plus it's détente in space with the docking of Apollo and Soyuz!

SkylabE3 · 126 min

Continues the adventure of a lifetime! This episode details the remarkable story of Skylab, while exploring the dramatic story of bold technological advances.

Space ShuttleE4 · 115 min

Explores in stunning detail the tragic Challenger disaster and its aftermath - while affirming the triumph of the human spirit with a unique perspective on NASA's 25th Anniversary.

Years to ComeE5 · 143 min

The grand finale of this epic series, featuring fascinating behind the scenes stories that you'll enjoy for many years to come, from space stations to Columbia and beyond.

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Apollo Missions

Traces the epic Apollo missions that transformed the space program, especially the courageous story of Apollo 13. Plus it's détente in space with the docking of Apollo and Soyuz!

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Episodes

Now playing
Beginnings of the American Space ProgramE1 · 138 min

Explores the beginnings of the American space program, from the early Mercury flights to the breathtaking Moon landing on July 20, 1969.

Apollo MissionsE2 · 141 min

Traces the epic Apollo missions that transformed the space program, especially the courageous story of Apollo 13. Plus it's détente in space with the docking of Apollo and Soyuz!

SkylabE3 · 126 min

Continues the adventure of a lifetime! This episode details the remarkable story of Skylab, while exploring the dramatic story of bold technological advances.

Space ShuttleE4 · 115 min

Explores in stunning detail the tragic Challenger disaster and its aftermath - while affirming the triumph of the human spirit with a unique perspective on NASA's 25th Anniversary.

Years to ComeE5 · 143 min

The grand finale of this epic series, featuring fascinating behind the scenes stories that you'll enjoy for many years to come, from space stations to Columbia and beyond.