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Watch Chasing the Moon (2019) Online

8.314 votes2019TV-PG1h 52mEndedDocumentaryOfficial site

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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.

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1. A Place Beyond the SkyNow viewing2019-07-081h 52mOn 4 October 1957, Soviet scientists launched Sputnik 1 - a beach ball-sized, radio-transmitting aluminium alloy sphere - into orbit. The satellite caused a sensation. Amid Cold War tensions, the Soviet Union’s accomplishment signalled a dramatic technological advantage and American felt it had little choice but to join the Space Race.
2. Earthrise2019-07-091h 52mWhat exactly was it going to take for America to beat the Soviets to the moon? Cold War tensions persisted, as rumours circulated that the Soviets were preparing to send an unmanned spacecraft to the moon. Nasa quickly developed the Gemini program, sending astronauts into orbit around the Earth to practice critical manoeuvres for the eventual trip to the moon.
3. Magnificent Desolation2019-07-101h 52mAfter 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.

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Is Chasing the Moon available to watch online?

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How many seasons does Chasing the Moon have?

Chasing the Moon has 1 season and 3 episodes.

When did Chasing the Moon first air?

Chasing the Moon first aired in 2019.

Is Chasing the Moon still running?

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Chasing the Moon is classified as Documentary.