Chronicles the events and developments leading up to the Soviets' launch of Sputnik I and discusses how the launch affected the shape of the twentieth century.
The astrophysicist director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York discusses the future of space travel and the importance of its exploration for the United States' economy, security, and morale.
Presents a debate on issues of space exploration providing opposing view points and provides information on what programs should be pursued, the elimination of NASA, and the appropriateness of using space for war.
