Chasing the Moon - Season 1 - Eps 3: Magnificent Desolation
After the immediate celebration of 1968’s successful Apollo 8 mission, underlying questions about the space programme emerged with new intensity as politicized young Americans challenged the nation’s priorities. Nasa pushed brashly forward.
About Chasing the Moon
Title: Chasing the Moon
First Air Date: 2019-07-08
Last Air Date: 2019-07-10
Status: Ended
Rating: 8.3/10 (from 9 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 3
Network: PBS
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Robert Stone Productions
Synopsis
An unprecedented look at the decade-long odyssey to land a man on the moon. This documentary pulls back the curtain on the familiar narrative of the moonshot, revealing a fascinating stew of scientific innovation, political calculation, media spectacle, visionary impulses and personal drama.
Cast
Sergei Khrushchev
Self
Buzz Aldrin
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Michael Collins
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Frank Borman
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Yuri Gagarin
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