Chasing the Moon (2019)

S1E2 Earthrise

What would it take for the United States to outpace the Soviets in the race to the moon? Amid ongoing Cold War rivalries, whispers emerged that the Soviets were gearing up to launch an unmanned mission to the lunar surface. In response, NASA swiftly initiated the Gemini program, launching astronauts into Earth's orbit to hone essential skills needed for their eventual lunar expedition.