This 4-part documentary miniseries covers the history of manned and unmanned space-flight, from the late 1800s through the mid-1980s.
5/8/1985
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.
5/15/1985
The Mercury program reflects America's determination to overtake Soviet achievements in space.
5/22/1985
The intense race to the moon ends with Neil Armstrong's footprints in the Sea of Tranquility on July 20, 1969.
5/29/1985
The history of the U.S. space shuttle includes the Challenger disaster and its long-term impact.