Synopsis

The saga of Russia's "Crown Jewels"—the world's premier rocket engines, forged within a veil of absolute secrecy to achieve a lunar landing—is a remarkable one. Discover how, during the intense rivalry of the Cold War, engineers at the Soviet Union’s leading design bureau crafted what are now considered the most coveted rocket engines available. And explore how, in an era defined by commerce rather than conflict, these very engines have unexpectedly found their place powering American rockets to