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NASA: A Journey Through Space

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NASA: A Journey Through Space Season 1, Episode 3: Shooting For The Moon

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John F. Kennedy laid out the most ambitious Space Race goal in 1961 - for NASA to send the first humans to the surface of the moon and return them safely Watch NASA: A Journey Through Space Season 1, Episode 3 Shooting For The Moon in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of NASA: A Journey Through Space Season 1, Episode 3 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Episodes

7 episodes
Season 1
1

The History of Flying and The Space Race

Humans have always been reaching for the stars, but despite the path to the moon laid out by Jules Verne, they first needed to master flight.

45 min
2

Operation: Lift Off

As part of the Cold War arms race, the United States found itself engaged in the Space Race, pushing for superiority through technology

45 min
3

Shooting For The Moon

John F. Kennedy laid out the most ambitious Space Race goal in 1961 - for NASA to send the first humans to the surface of the moon and return them safely

45 min
4

The Apollo Missions

Culminating in the Apollo 11 landing, the Apollo missions were crowning achievements not just for NASA and the United States, but also for mankind.

45 min
5

After a Giant Leap

Having essentially won the Space Race with the Soviet Union, and in the midst of economic turmoil, NASA's priorities are restructured. Apollo 17 marks the end of manned missions to the moon, and the transition towards more Earth-focused missions.

45 min
6

The Shuttle and Living in Space

NASA's space shuttle program allows for easier access to orbit with reusable craft, paving the way for more advanced satellites and the first major space stations.

45 min
7

The 21st Century & Beyond

The International Space Station is launched in the 21st Century, marking a major turning point in international cooperation in space exploration. However, with the looming retirement of the space shuttle and a suitable replacement project mothballed, modern NASA is faced with major challenges. But successful Mars rovers fuel dreams of another moonshot project, this time to the Red Planet.

45 min