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The Shuttle

For its first 20 years, NASA launches capsules carrying a maximum of three people. But new requirements for a bigger cargo bay prompt a breakthrough in spacecraft design. The development of the re-usable shuttle leads to a revolutionary approach to space travel. Meanwhile, the pioneers of NASA's manned programs are leading the way into the modern era of the space-age.

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  • Originally Aired June 22, 2008
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network Discovery
  • Notes Is a season finale
  • Created June 17, 2021 by
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  • Modified June 17, 2021 by
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Name Type Role
Julian Jones (II) Director