Chasing the Moon
Documentary

Chasing the Moon

An unprecedented look at the decade-long odyssey to land a man on the moon. This documentary pulls back the curtain on the familiar narrative of the moonshot, revealing a fascinating stew of scientific innovation, political calculation, media spectacle, visionary impulses and personal drama.

OverviewCreditsWatchReviewsSeasonsImagesVideosRecommendationsSimilar

Created By

Robert Stone

Status

Ended

Original Name

Chasing the Moon

First Air Date

July 8, 2019

Last Air Date

July 10, 2019

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

English

Production Companies

Robert Stone Productions

Networks

PBS

Magnificent Desolation
S01E03

Magnificent Desolation

After the immediate celebration of 1968’s successful Apollo 8 mission, underlying questions about the space programme emerged with new intensity as politicized young Americans challenged the nation’s priorities. Nasa pushed brashly forward.

View Episodes