Synopsis

In the first of two parts, NOVA explores the history of NASA, charting its evolution from the dawn of the space race to the resounding success of the Apollo missions. By examining the development of three pivotal programs—Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo—we illuminate how fundamental obstacles to spaceflight were overcome: achieving rendezvous and docking in orbit, sustaining human life, navigating weightlessness, mitigating the effects of space sickness, and ensuring the reliability of vital equipme