The documentary "Destination Moon" chronicles JPL's ambitious plan to reach the moon and inner planets before the Soviet Union. Despite initial failures, JPL learned from its mistakes and eventually succeeded in reaching the moon and Venus, securing the United States' first "First in Space" achievement.
Beginnings of the Space Age: Destination Moon
The early days of space exploration saw a pivotal moment marked by JPL's daring mission to surpass the Soviet Union in robotic lunar exploration.
