Earthrise: The First Lunar Voyage
This documentary recounts Apollo 8, the daring first crewed voyage to orbit the Moon and the flight that produced the famous Earthrise photograph. Through interviews with the astronauts, their families and mission control, it captures the high stakes of the space race in the late 1960s. The film conveys both the risk and the wonder of humanity's first journey to another world. It is a stirring watch for anyone fascinated by the history of spaceflight. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.
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