Aired: Jul 8, 2019The next episode explores the historic launch of Sputnik 1, a beach ball-size...

The Cold War intensifies, fueling rumors of a Soviet unmanned lunar mission, prompting NASA to speed up its own moon-bound efforts. In response, NASA creates the Gemini program, sending astronauts into Earth orbit to hone essential skills for a moon landing.
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Network: PBS
Production Country: United States
Genres:Documentary, History