Back to the Moon
Season 46 Episode 11 | 53m 39s
Fifty years after humans first set foot on the Moon, new scientific discoveries are fueling excitement for a return to the lunar surface—this time, perhaps, to stay. Join the scientists and engineers working to make life on the Moon a reality.
Aired: 07/10/19
Expires: 09/11/19
Video has closed captioning.
First Man on the Moon
He risked his life for the nation and became a world icon, but who was Neil Armstrong?
Apollo's Daring Mission
Apollo astronauts and engineers tell the story of the first manned mission to the moon.
Five Apollo 8 Technological Breakthroughs
The Apollo 8 spacecraft—and its mission—marked a revolution in spaceflight.
Capturing "Earthrise" from Apollo 8
Many consider “Earthrise,” to be one of the most important photos of the 20th century.
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