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Spaceflight

1985 · 1 season, 4 episodes · miniseries

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Seasons and episodes Spaceflight

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Season 1

1985 · 4 episodes · about 4h

1. Thunder in the Skies55 min

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.

2. Wings of Mercury55 min

The Mercury program reflects America's determination to overtake Soviet achievements in space.

3. One Giant Leap55 min

The intense race to the moon ends with Neil Armstrong's footprints in the Sea of Tranquility on July 20, 1969.

4. The Territory Ahead55 min

The history of the U.S. space shuttle includes the Challenger disaster and its long-term impact.

Season summaries1 season, 4 episodes

Season 1

1985 · 4 episodes · about 4h

1 season, 4 episodes, about 4h in total, from May 8, 1985 to May 29, 1985. Episodes run about 55 min.

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What is it about? Spaceflight

This 4-part documentary miniseries covers the history of manned and unmanned space-flight, from the late 1800s through the mid-1980s.

Genre: documentary. Themes: nasa, soviet union, space race.

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Details Spaceflight

First episode
May 8, 1985
Last episode
May 29, 1985
Status
miniseries
Network
PBS
Original language
English
Studio
WETA

Frequently asked questions

How many seasons does Spaceflight have?

1 season, 4 episodes. The last episode aired May 29, 1985.

Who’s in Spaceflight?

Chuck Yeager and Martin Sheen.

Sources: TMDB (title data, images). As of November 14, 2026. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. · Ta strona po polsku