Synopsis

President Kennedy dispatched a science committee to Cape Canaveral, tasked with evaluating the viability of the burgeoning space program. Alan Shepard, stung by the outcome of a recent advisory vote, penned letters to political figures voicing concerns about his moral suitability for the historic first manned flight. However, these internal power struggles and the President’s inherent skepticism were quickly overshadowed by developments emanating from Russia – news that threatened to irrevocably