NOVA Astrospies
An elite corps of U.S. astronauts is trained to gather intelligence on the Soviets. Details
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Secret Astronauts
Meet eight astronauts from the Manned Orbiting Laboratory program.
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The Race Today
Historian Asif Siddiqi discusses the space programs of China, India, and other new players, and their impact.
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Space Race Time Line
Examine turning points in the heated competition between the U.S. and USSR to dominate space.
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Spy Photos
A surveillance-image specialist examines photos of Iraq, North Korea, and other political hotspots.
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