The US learns the Soviets are about to launch a manned moon mission, prompting a rush to send an astronaut to the moon first. With the moon program not yet ready, a modified Gemini capsule is chosen, which will land on the moon and be occupied by an astronaut for up to a year.
Countdown
NASA sends a lone astronaut on a 12-month solo mission to the moon, hoping to outpace Russia in the space race.
