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American Experience S31E4 — Chasing the Moon - Earthrise
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Chasing the Moon - Earthrise

7.7/10 · 90 votesJul 9, 2019120 min

Ranked #6 of 7 in Season 31•−0.3 vs season avg

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What exactly was it going to take for America to beat the Soviets to the moon? Cold War tensions persisted, as rumours circulated that the Soviets were preparing to send an unmanned spacecraft to the moon. Nasa quickly developed the Gemini program, sending astronauts into

Directed byRobert Stone

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Episode Summary

"Chasing the Moon - Earthrise" is episode 4 of American Experience season 31. It scored 7.7/10 from 90 votes, ranking #6 of 7 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Robert Stone, it aired on July 9, 2019.