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NOVA: Astrospies DVD

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Item #: WB8762
Millions remember the countdowns, launchings, splashdowns, and parades as the U.S. raced the USSR to the moon in the 1960s. But few know that both countries also ran parallel space programs, whose covert goal was to launch military astronauts on spying missions. In this program, NOVA delves into the untold story of this top-secret space race, which might easily have ... More
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Millions remember the countdowns, launchings, splashdowns, and parades as the U.S. raced the USSR to the moon in the 1960s. But few know that both countries also ran parallel space programs, whose covert goal was to launch military astronauts on spying missions. In this program, NOVA delves into the untold story of this top-secret space race, which might easily have turned into a shooting war in orbit.

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Producer: James Bamford, C. Scott Willis, Melanie Wallace
Executive Producer: Paula S. Apsell
Production Year: 2008
Copyright Year: 2007
Rating: TV-G
Director: C. Scott Willis
Narrator: Jay O. Sanders
Writers: James Bamford
Number of Discs: 1
Length: 53 minutes
DVI: Y
Audio Format: Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 Widescreen

3 Reviews
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Jumping B.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Fantastic DVD
Review by Jumping B. on 07/17/20 review stating Fantastic DVD
This DVD gives an excellent narrative about both the Russian and the US programs. I was privileged to see the Gemini capsule that was used during testing for the MOL. The capsule is housed at the Air Force Space and Missile Museum in Cape Canaveral FL. I knew (from my visit to the Cape) that there were parallel programs but I did not realize the Russians actually flew several missions. Very informative film
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Dick W.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
OUTSTANDING title as it is TRUE
Review by Dick W. on 07/17/20 review stating OUTSTANDING title as it is TRUE
This is one of the very BEST DVD and stories told by NOVA as it brings out of the Space age the actual pilots and space technology that both the USA and SOVIETS were chasing which was INTELLIGENCE Thru the use of Cameras on ORBIT. Also the KEY people such as General James Abrahamson, Bob Crippen, General Herres, NASA Administrator Richard Truly are all featured -- An incredible story of the race for space intelligence and how to accomplish spying on orbit. The BEST of NOVAs BEST !
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Viewer
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
The video was outstanding
Review by Viewer on 07/17/20 review stating The video was outstanding
Out Standing

"...a fascinating, untold chapter of the Cold War..." - The Week

"...fascinating piece of detective work by espionage historian James Bamford and filmmaker Scott Willis." - The Miami Herald

"From start to finish the episode is a wonderful look at an unseen chapter in world history." - Blogcritics Magazine

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Viewer reviewed NOVA: Astrospies DVD
5 star rating
The video was outstanding
Review by Viewer review stating The video was outstanding
Out Standing
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Dick W. reviewed NOVA: Astrospies DVD
5 star rating
OUTSTANDING title as it is TRUE
Review by Dick W. review stating OUTSTANDING title as it is TRUE
This is one of the very BEST DVD and stories told by NOVA as it brings out of the Space age the actual pilots and space technology that both the USA and SOVIETS were chasing which was INTELLIGENCE Thru the use of Cameras on ORBIT. Also the KEY people such as General James Abrahamson, Bob Crippen, General Herres, NASA Administrator Richard Truly are all featured -- An incredible story of the race for space intelligence and how to accomplish spying on orbit. The BEST of NOVAs BEST !
J
Jumping B. reviewed NOVA: Astrospies DVD
5 star rating
Fantastic DVD
Review by Jumping B. review stating Fantastic DVD
This DVD gives an excellent narrative about both the Russian and the US programs. I was privileged to see the Gemini capsule that was used during testing for the MOL. The capsule is housed at the Air Force Space and Missile Museum in Cape Canaveral FL. I knew (from my visit to the Cape) that there were parallel programs but I did not realize the Russians actually flew several missions. Very informative film
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