Chasing the Moon, Part 1
Valerie Anders
Valerie Hoard married William Anders in 1955. In 1968, Bill Anders was one of three astronauts aboard the Apollo 8.
Episode Clips
Ed Dwight: First African American Candidate for Space
Ed Dwight Jr. was the first African American to be trained as an astronaut.
Space Law, The Next Generation: Chasing the Moon
Private companies planning lunar missions. Who’s in charge in outer space?
How NASA Sold Us a Trip to the Moon: Chasing the Moon
To win the space race, NASA had to market the moon to the American public.
The Desegregation of Huntsville
Civil rights activists in Huntsville, Alabama formed a “psychological warfare committee”.
The Moon’s Lasting Pull
Long before we reached the moon’s surface, the moon has held special meaning for humanity.
Poppy Northcutt: Return to Earth Specialist
Frances “Poppy” Northcutt was the first female engineer to work in NASA’s Mission Control.
Michael Collins: Third man of Apollo 11
Michael Collins was an astronaut from the third group named by NASA in October 1963.
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