The Space Race

Over 1,000 photographs.
Over 30 minutes of film.
More than 120 minutes of commentary.

Mankind's journey into space is a story of heroism, technological achievement and the rivalry between two powers locked into a struggle of ideology and politics. FlagTower's interactive documentary describes the people, the missions, the craft and the politics behind the dramatic story of space exploration. You will see events from the point of view of both nations, including some rare Soviet film footage. Choose the area you wish to study or just sit back and watch the complete story in a spectacular documentary presentation. Superb audio-visual sequences will help you gain a true understanding of all facets of this dramatic and complex story.

Explore details of spacecraft, personalities, media reports, political events and other events in the space race. View them on screen or print them out for further study. You can also listen to some of the significant speeches which sent man to the Moon. There is also a superb research tool in the shape of more than 550 mission cards giving details of the most significant manned and unmanned space launches. There are also details of the planets and the solar system, and how the use of space is transforming the world we live in. Over 30 minutes of film, 120 minutes of commentary and more than 1,000 pictures are used to tell the story of one of mankind's greatest endeavors.