Documentary on the history of flight, from hot-air balloons to space exploration. This episode focuses on the shuttle missions and the benefits of the space program.
Provides information about the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger that occurred on January 28, 1986 shortly after lift-off, focusing on the story of Christa McAuliffe the first teacher selected to go into space.
Presents a full-color illustrated history of the Space Shuttle program and manned space travel since 1981; and examines the various shuttles, their missions, and crews.
Learn about the history of the space shuttle program and how it fulfilled a decade of dreams for NASA engineers. See how the shuttle is put together, and train with the shuttle astronauts as they learn to cope with zero gravity and the rigors of life in space.
