This 4-part documentary miniseries covers the history of manned and unmanned space-flight, from the late 1800s through the mid-1980s.
Thunder in the Skies
May 8, 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
May 15, 1985
The Mercury program reflects America's determination to overtake Soviet achievements in space.
One Giant Leap
May 22, 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
May 29, 1985
The history of the U.S. space shuttle includes the Challenger disaster and its long-term impact.
