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First Generation

From the earliest days of space exploration to humankind's latest endeavors, risk is always part of the equation. But for the pioneers who were the first to put NASA's unpredictable technology and unproven designs to the test, the dangers were greater. Witness the most traumatic early moments in America's race to space, from the unpredictable first flights of the X-15 to the successful failure of Mercury Redstone 4 to the Apollo 1 tragedy, and discover the stories of the brave astronauts and pilots who risked their lives with each takeoff.

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  • Originally Aired October 18, 2020
  • Runtime 44 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network Smithsonian Channel
  • Created October 10, 2021 by
    r3d007
  • Modified January 30, 2022 by
    promisg
Name Type Role
Mike Massimino Guest Star Astronaut