Air date: 1985-05-08

Runtime: 55 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.

Air date: 1985-05-15

Runtime: 55 min

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

Air date: 1985-05-22

Runtime: 55 min

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

Air date: 1985-05-29

Runtime: 55 min

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