From the Earth to the Moon

1 Seasons | 12 Episodes | TV-PG

Throughout history, mankind has dreamed of touching the stars. With the Apollo program, America turned that dream into reality. This exclusive 12-Part HBO Miniseries Event tells the full story of the Apollo space program, from the 1961 Presidential challenge that inspired it to the 1969-72 lunar voyages that defined it.

1.Can We Do This?

When the USSR manages to perform the first manned space flight, the US government announces the race for the Moon.

2.Apollo One

This 12 part HBO series tells the story of the United States' space program, from its beginnings in 1961 to the final moon mission in 1972. Tom Hanks served as Executive Producer and introduced each segment. The series won 3 Emmy Awards.

3.We Have Cleared the Tower

A documentary film crew follows the Apollo 7 flight's preparation. the future of the entire project lays on the success of this launching.

4.1968

1968 was looking very bleak. But then, NASA took a bold step sending the Apollo 8 on the first journey towards the moon.

5.Spider

After sending three men into orbit around the moon, landing them on the surface was the next goal.

6.Mare Tranquilitatis

A few weeks before the launching of the Apollo 11, the three astronauts go through an intense training program.

7.That's All There Is

Due to an accident some astronauts had to be replaced. That's how Allan Bean got to join the Apollo 12 mission.

8.We Interrupt This Program

The problems with the Apollo 13 have the entire world on the edge of their seat, and the press is closely chasing the big news.

9.For Miles and Miles

Alan Shepard was the first American in space. However, he fell ill, and struggles for his chance to travel from the Earth to the Moon.

10.Galileo Was Right

With the help of a geologist, the crew of Apollo 15 learns how to examine the moon's surface, and what rocks to collect.

11.The Original Wives Club

The astronauts' wives had to make some sacrifices throughout the Apollo project, and cope with the prospect of losing their loved ones.

12.Le Voyage dans la Lune

After landing on the surface of the Moon, Apollo 17 must return to Earth. This mission marks the undeniable ending of the Apollo Project.