Space Race - S01E02: Race for Satellites
Race For Satellites, spans 1953-1958. As the Cold War intensifies, Korolev is asked to build a rocket capable of carrying a five-ton warhead to America - he designs and constructs the R-7 Semyorka, and is later allowed to use it to launch the first satellite, Sputnik 1. Meanwhile, von Braun struggles to persuade the US government to allow him to launch his own satellite - after Sputnik's launch and the failure of the US Navy to launch a Vanguard satellite, he is finally allowed to launch the first American satellite, Explorer 1.
Director: Mark Everest, Mark Everest, Christopher Spencer
Cast: Richard Dillane, Steve Nicolson, Ravil Isyanov, Max Bollinger
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Space Race S01E02 Synopsis
Stream Space Race "Race for Satellites" in HD quality on Goojara. Rated 6.5/10, this episode delivers quality storytelling. Originally aired on 2005-09-21, this episode is part of Season 1 of Space Race. Directed by Mark Everest, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Richard Dillane, Steve Nicolson, Ravil Isyanov among the cast. With a runtime of 1h, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary and Drama series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Race For Satellites, spans 1953-1958. As the Cold War intensifies, Korolev is asked to build a rocket capable of carrying a five-ton warhead to America - he designs and constructs the R-7 Semyorka, and is later allowed to use it to launch the first s...
