Trailer: Extended | Chasing the Moon

In 1969, humanity paused and looked skyward to witness the impossible. Fifty years later, pause once again. CHASING THE MOON premieres across three nights, beginning July 8 on PBS.

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The Moon’s Lasting Pull

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Space Law, The Next Generation: Chasing the Moon

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How NASA Sold Us a Trip to the Moon: Chasing the Moon

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