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Space Race

The documentary-drama chronicles the pivotal moments and key figures of the intense American-Soviet space competition, culminating in the historic first moon landing.

A documentary-drama series that explores the pivotal moments and key figures in the American-Soviet space race, ultimately leading up to the historic first moon landing. The series delves into the lives of Sergei Korolev, the Soviet Union's chief rocket designer, and Wernher von Braun, his American counterpart, as their rivalry escalates amidst the pressure to be the first to achieve this groundbreaking feat.

Info about Space Race

Studio(s): BBC

Originally Released: United States, Jan 24, 2005

Genres:Documentary, Drama