The Untold Story of the Space Race (1957-1963) | Full Documentary | American Experience | PBS

Inside the chaotic origins of the space program. CHASING THE MOON, a film by Robert Stone, reimagines the race to the moon for a new generation, upending much of the conventional mythology surrounding the effort. The series recasts the Space Age as a fascinating stew of scientific innovation, political calculation, media spectacle, visionary impulses and personal drama.

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