'NASA - A Journey Through Space'
(2-DVD / NR / 2016 / Mill Creek Entertainment)
Overview: On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy made a historic speech where he pledged to send astronauts to the moon before the end of the decade. Eight years later, on July 20, 1969, Apollo commander Neil Armstrong stepped out of the lunar module and made a giant leap for mankind - a step that symbolized one of the most remarkable feats in human history.
DVD Verdict: This new documentary series from Mill Creek Entertainment looks at that great moment in history, where, and from that moment on, the exploration of our universe has achieved unimaginable feats with hundreds of missions stretching light years into the distant galaxy.
Indeed, this exciting 7-Part Documentary series takes you on the incredible journey of the past, present and future of NASA that shaped the 20th Century and will boldly go further in the 21st Century and beyond!
Disc One
The History of Flying & the Space Race
Operation: Lift Off
Shooting for the Moon
Disc Two
The Apollo Missions
After a Giant Leap
The Shuttle & Living in Space
The 21st Century & Beyond
Stunning imagery and expert commentary not only detail, in very precise ways, how this country has progressed on the back of that first moon landing, but illustrate NASA's upcoming challenges—exploring deep space and eventually sending a manned craft to Mars.
Indeed, 'NASA - A Journey Through Space' neatly captures the spirit of human exploration and depicts how NASA has transitioned from the end of the space shuttle era to a much more ambitious future that will forever change how we live and operate in space. You also get the chance to view the new machines and craft that will help NASA write this new chapter in space exploration. This is a must-see for all fans of space exploration - and beyond! This 7-Part Documentary from the maker of 'Guns: The Evolution of Firearms' and 'Emancipation Road' is a Widescreen Presentation (1.78:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs.
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