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The Best Episodes of Chasing the Moon Season 1

Every episode of Chasing the Moon Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Chasing the Moon Season 1!

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An unprecedented look at the decade-long odyssey to land a man on the moon. This documentary pulls back the curtain on the familiar narrative of the moonshot, revealing a fascinating stew of scientific innovation, political

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Chasing the Moon Season 1 Episode 1 - A Place Beyond the Sky
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    #1 - A Place Beyond the Sky

    S1:E1

    On 4 October 1957, Soviet scientists launched Sputnik 1 - a beach ball-sized, radio-transmitting aluminium alloy sphere - into orbit. The satellite caused a sensation. Amid Cold War tensions, the Soviet Union’s accomplishment signalled a dramatic technological advantage and American felt it had little choice but to join the Space Race.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Chasing the Moon Season 1 Episode 2 - Earthrise
    8.2/10(24 votes)

    #2 - Earthrise

    S1:E2

    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 orbit around the Earth to practice critical manoeuvres for the eventual trip to the moon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Chasing the Moon Season 1 Episode 3 - Magnificent Desolation
    8.4/10(24 votes)

    #3 - Magnificent Desolation

    S1:E3

    After the immediate celebration of 1968’s successful Apollo 8 mission, underlying questions about the space programme emerged with new intensity as politicized young Americans challenged the nation’s priorities. Nasa pushed brashly forward.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A Place Beyond the Sky" is the best rated episode of "Chasing the Moon" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 25 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/8/2019. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Earthrise".