The 1950s saw a surge in aircraft technology, with faster jets and bombers reaching higher altitudes. This created a pressing need for a safe bail-out system, as well as a space race against the Soviets that drove the US Air Force to design and test ejection systems for experimental planes and future spacecraft.
On the Threshold of Space
A scientist embarks on a perilous journey to test a malfunctioning ejection seat, revealing the complexities of human nature in the vastness of space.
