From the Earth to the Moon
Overview
"From the Earth to the Moon" chronicles the ambitious journey of the United States space program, capturing its evolution from the early days in 1961 through to the historic Apollo missions that culminated in lunar exploration by 1972. This miniseries vividly illustrates the trials, triumphs, and groundbreaking technologies that defined an era of exploration and human ingenuity. Through a blend of dramatization and historical context, it honors the heroes behind one of humanity's greatest achievements—the moon landing.
Episodes
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1
Can We Do This?
In response to John F. Kennedy's ambitious goal of sending a man to the moon, NASA assembles a team of fresh astronauts for the Gemini Program. These ...
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2
Apollo 1
The heartbreaking loss of the first three astronauts of Apollo during a pre-launch test casts a long shadow over the spacecraft's engineers. As they g...
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3
We Have Cleared the Tower
A documentary team captures the intense final stages leading up to the inaugural manned Apollo mission. In the wake of the Apollo 1 tragedy, the astr...
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4
1968
In a groundbreaking and contentious move, NASA embarks on its most audacious mission yet—sending astronauts on a historic journey around the moon an...
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5
Spider
Engineers at Grumman Aviation collaborate with NASA and the Apollo 9 astronauts to conceptualize, construct, and ultimately test the first genuine spa...
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6
Mare Tranquilitatis
As the Apollo 11 astronauts prepare for NASA's monumental lunar landing, they face intense scrutiny from the public, internal crew disagreements, and ...
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7
That's All There Is
Experience the remarkable journey of Astronaut Alan Bean as he recounts his unanticipated voyage to the moon alongside his Apollo 12 crewmates. Throug...
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8
We Interrupt This Program
Amid the high-stakes crisis of the Apollo 13 mission, the atmosphere among the NASA press corps becomes increasingly fraught. A veteran television jo...
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9
For Miles and Miles
Alan Shepard, the first American to journey into space, finds himself sidelined due to a troubling inner ear condition. As he settles into a seemingly...
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10
Galileo Was Right
Geology expert Lee Silver guides Dave Scott and his Apollo 15 team in uncovering the enigma of the moon's formation. By training them to act as his l...
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11
The Original Wives' Club
A cohort of young military spouses grapples with their newfound roles, balancing the pressures of public attention and the challenges of managing the...
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12
Le Voyage dans la Lune
The poignant conclusion of the Apollo program marks the last human expedition to a celestial body, contrasting with a whimsical homage to the pioneer...
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10
Famine - Millions On The Brink
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2
Losing Weight: Six Months to Save a Life - Part 2
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5
Your Body, Your Stress
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8
The Border Blocking Brexit?
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35
Growing Old: Britain's Mental Health Crisis?
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38
Frontline Cops: Police Fighting Back?
