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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780780618657
Format: Box set, Black & White, Closed-captioned, Color, Original recording reissued, NTSC
ISBN: 0780618653
Label: Pbs Home Video
Manufacturer: Pbs Home Video
Number Of Items: 4
Publisher: Pbs Home Video
Release Date: September 02, 1997
Running Time: 226 minutes
Sales Rank: 2752
Studio: Pbs Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1987
Editorial Review:
Description:
This spellbinding PBS series chronicles the story of man's bold voyages into space from the earliest attempts to the incredible achievements of recent Space Shuttle flights. Using previously classified NASA footage plus rare footage from the Russian space program, the series explores the historical and political as well as the technological milestones in the epic quest to conquer space. Follow America's pioneering efforts that led to Chuck Yeager's triumph in breaking the sound barrier. U.S. leadership is challenged when the Russians launch the space vehicle Sputnik, and send the first man into space. But during the '60s America regained the initiative through the amazing accomplishments of the Apollo missions, climaxing in the first moon landing. You'll witness these breathtaking events and many more. Titles are: 'Thunder in the Skies,' 'The Wings of Mercury,' 'One Giant Leap,' and 'The Territory Ahead.'
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Just a review of Spaceflight
I have not bought this video from Amazon as I still have my original taped ones from the series when it ran on PBS....I HOPE Amazon is selling the later version (Post Challenger accident). I have both versions (I call them A and B) but either one is excellent viewing. The B version was released after the Challenger disaster and the commission findings and included that info on the revised video yet did not leave anything out from the rest of the series. Wish they would make an updated version with ... Read More
Rating: - Space flight enthusiasts: Informative, Interesting and one for your library.
This series made in the late 80's chronicles the US space program but goes much deeper into the history of flight and space travel. The historical aspects and investigation that went on behind the scenes is well evident in the quality of a production that this series is. If you are looking for something like a Hollywood movie, this is not it. If you are looking for an excellent tool to learn something about the space program, this is one of the best resources out there, even though it is almost 20 years ... Read More
Rating:  - Returning to this classic series
First time I viewed this series was when my local PBS station aired it following the Challenger disaster. I had taped the shows but in the last 20 years they are long gone. So, I'm purchasing the Spaceflight series through Amazon.com. Too bad it's not on DVD. I loved Martin Sheen's narration as he walked us through the history of space flight. Most importantly however, I will view this series in the aftermath of the Columbia accident, a long return to the shuttle program which is now and the U.S. space program ... Read More
Rating: - An educational and exciting history of space flight
For any space flight buffs, or anyone interested in the history of this subject, this is an excellent excursion through one of the miracles of science. This PBS film from the masters of educational documentaries highlights flight in space, from past to present, taking a look at the technology through the years. Although some parts may be slow in pace in this tape, I still recommend this one to anyone interested in anything from early rocket models to modern-day space shuttles.
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