As Chandrayaan 3’s mission takes off to the Moon, let’s retrace the space race with these documentaries
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Footprints on the Moon: Apollo 11: ONE of the most famous productions about Apollo 11, this documentary is about the first crewed landing on the Moon. The documentary is put together using real NASA videos and news coverage from the time that offers the viewer a fascinating insight into the technical aspects of the mission and how the news was received by the public.
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Earthrise: This short documentary is about the famous photo taken from Space that was called Earthrise. It showcases the feelings and experiences of the Apollo 8 astronauts who captured the image. The documentary attempts to translate the awe and grandeur of seeing Earth against the black sky.
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Apollo 8: The Mission that Changed the World: Another documentary about Apollo 8, this production chronicles the first crewed mission to the moon. The documentary is considered to have changed the way people view the world.
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India’s Space Odyssey: Here is a useful documentary to understand India’s space journey and the progress our country has made. It tracks India’s space progress over the last 60 years and where we are today, as well as the future of our exploration journey.
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