The Apollo Chronicles: Hailed as Heroes
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As NASA prepares for the world’s first attempt at a lunar landing, the Soviet Union responds by launching its own surprise bid to reach the Moon first. While the two competing nations sprint towards the finish line, this episode reveals how this all-but-forgotten chapter in the Space Race unexpectedly develops into a moment of unprecedented international cooperation. Part of "The Apollo Chronicles" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 44 minutes 12 seconds
- Topic: History, Science
- Subtopic: Astronomy, Space Sciences, U.S. History - 1946-1999
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2019
- Producer/Distributor: Steve Rotfeld Productions
- Series: The Apollo Chronicles
- Writer: Daniel Strauss
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