Apollo Astronauts: Training NASA's Moon Men (2015)

Plot

In 1969, Neil Armstrong made history as the first of twelve men to set foot on the Moon. However, back in 1961, when President Kennedy announced the goal of landing a man on the Moon, NASA had barely achieved manned orbit. With less than a decade to prepare, the agency began an intense training regimen for a select group of astronauts, pushing their physical and mental limits to ensure they had the right qualities for the monumental mission. Beyond grueling centrifuge tests and survival training, these astronauts also needed to master piloting the intricate spacecraft while becoming adept photographers and scientists. This inspiring film showcases rare NASA footage and interviews with Apollo experts, chronicling the journey of these pioneering pilots from their rigorous selection to their historic lunar landing and return. It’s a remarkable tale of how NASA shaped America’s finest aviators to reach the Moon and make a monumental leap for humanity.