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2003 · Documentary · Drama
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TV series / 1991
First Flights with Neil Armstrong
NASA Apollo astronaut Neil Armstrong adds to his long list of space flight & aviation accomplishments as he takes the controls of a variety of flying machines. Each episode blends historic footage, interviews, and flying. Armstrong takes you on an exhilarating adventure through time.
The story
NASA Apollo astronaut Neil Armstrong adds to his long list of space flight & aviation accomplishments as he takes the controls of a variety of flying machines. Each episode blends historic footage, interviews, and flying. Armstrong takes you on an exhilarating adventure through time.
The seasons
Season 1
Season 1
Season details
Season 1 traces the development of aviation technology from balloons to early post-WWII jet aircraft.
Season 2
Season 2
Season details
Season 2 continues the story of atmospheric flight to the edge of space in the 1990s. Neil Armstrong had previously flown several aircraft featured in Season 2 during his long career as a NASA experimental test pilot in Edwards, CA.
Season 3
Season 3
Season details
Season 3 focuses on the development of particular technologies within the broader field of aviation.
