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American Experience

American Experience

1988Returning Series38 Seasons400 Episodes6.6TMDB
PBS

TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

Season 31 · Episode 3

Chasing the Moon - A Place Beyond the Sky

Aired Jul 8, 2019at 9PM·55m

On 4 October 1957, Soviet scientists launched Sputnik 1 - a beach ball-sized, radio-transmitting aluminium alloy sphere - into orbit. The satellite caused a sensation. Amid Cold War tensions, the Soviet Union’s accomplishment signalled a dramatic technological advantage and American felt it had little choice but to join the Space Race.

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When did American Experience Season 31 Episode 3 air?

American Experience Season 31 Episode 3 aired on July 8, 2019 at 9 PM ET.

How long is American Experience Season 31 Episode 3?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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