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NOVA - Season 35 - Eps 11: Astrospies

2008-02-1255 min⭐ 7/10

Millions remember the countdowns, launchings, splashdowns, and parades as the U.S. raced the USSR to the moon in the 1960s. But few know that both countries also ran parallel space programs, whose covert goal was to launch military astronauts on spying missions. With investigative journalist James Bamford, NOVA delves into the untold story of this top-secret space race, which might easily have turned into a shooting war in orbit.

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About NOVA

NOVA

Title: NOVA

First Air Date: 1974-03-03

Last Air Date: 2025-05-14

Status: Returning Series

Rating: 7/10 (from 127 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 53

Total Episodes: 1005

Network: PBS

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: GBH

Synopsis

PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.

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