American Experience S31E3 - Chasing the Moon - A Place Beyond the Sky
American Experience S31E3 - Chasing the Moon - A Place Beyond the Sky
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On 4 October 1957, Soviet scientists launched Sputnik 1 - a beach ball-sized, radio-transmitting aluminium alloy sphere - into orbit. The satellite caused a sensation. Amid Cold War tensions, the Soviet Union’s accomplishment signalled a dramatic technological advantage and American felt it had little choice but to join the Space Race.
Released Oct 04, 1988
Runtime 55min
Genre Documentary
Actor N/A
Director N/A
Production GBH