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The Apollo Chronicles: Hailed as Heroes

44 minutes 12 seconds

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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.

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Runtime: 44 minutes 12 seconds

Crowd of children waving handheld American flags gathered on a street.
The Apollo Chronicles
Season 1 / Ep 1
44 minutes 12 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
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The Apollo Chronicles
Season 1 / Ep 4
44 minutes 12 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Cyan-toned vintage photo of a stack of papers bound together with binder rings, whose cover page reads "Landmark Maps." Next to the papers, a round diagram of the Moon.
The Apollo Chronicles
Season 1 / Ep 5
44 minutes 12 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Black-and-white frame shows a blurry in-motion abstract view.
The Apollo Chronicles
Season 1 / Ep 7
44 minutes 12 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12