Series synopsis
Apollo's Moon Shot is a documentary television series that premiered on Smithsonian Channel on June 16, 2019. It ended on July 21, 2019.
The stories of the men and women who made America's mission to the Moon possible are told through archival film, oral histories taken directly from the astronauts and Apollo artifacts, such as John Glenn's camera and Apollo 11's command module.
Premise
The stories of the men and women who made America's mission to the Moon possible are told through archival film, oral histories taken directly from the astronauts and Apollo artifacts, such as John Glenn's camera and Apollo 11's command module.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | June 16, 2019 | July 21, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rocket Fever Americans are shocked when the Space Race begins with the launch of Russia's Sputnik; NASA launches its first astronauts, and President John F. Kennedy raises the stakes, promising to put Americans on the Moon. |
June 16, 2019 |
| 2 |
Triumph and Tragedy In the mid-1960s, the dream of reaching the moon is closer than ever to becoming a reality. After years on the learning curve with Projects Mercury and Gemini, the world watches as the Apollo program nears its first launch. But in January 1967, America stumbles tragically when Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee die in a flash fire during a routine ground test. The future of the space program is in jeopardy until the Saturn V lifts the hopes of NASA and the nation into the stratosphere. |
June 23, 2019 |
| 3 |
Into the Void The conflict in Vietnam, racial tensions, and a pair of shocking assassinations in 1968 threaten to fray the social fabric of America beyond repair. NASA tries to stay on track and meet the deadline JFK set to send a man to the moon and back. Through rare archival interviews, images that still resonate with wonder, and objects from the Smithsonian Institution, see how Apollo missions 7, 8, and 9 set the stage for humankind's greatest voyage. |
June 30, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Smithsonian Channel |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 16, 2019 |
| Last aired | July 21, 2019 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:00:00 |