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Is NASA: Triumph and Tragedy coming back?

NASA: Triumph and Tragedy (2009–2009) on BBC Four

The answer: Concluded July 1, 2009.
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Network / streamer
BBC Four
Premiered
June 24, 2009
Ended
July 1, 2009
Runtime
~60 min per episode
1season
2episodes

About NASA: Triumph and Tragedy

NASA: Triumph and Tragedy ended on July 1, 2009, on BBC Four. The series aired as part of the 40th anniversary celebrations of the first moon landing, providing viewers with a detailed look at space exploration from an astronaut's perspective.

This documentary series was a historical account of NASA's efforts during the Apollo program, highlighting the heroes and their remarkable achievements in the race to land humans on the Moon. It showcased the daring missions, technological challenges, and the human stories behind one of the most significant endeavors in space history. The series aimed to bring to life the epic story of exploration and the pursuit of pushing beyond our planetary boundaries.

The show featured Alisdair Simpson as the narrator and had a runtime of 60 minutes per episode. It consisted of two episodes, with the final episode airing on July 1, 2009.

NASA: Triumph and Tragedy episode schedule

2 aired

Aired · 2

DateEp.Title
July 1, 2009 S1·E2 One Giant Leap
June 24, 2009 S1·E1 One Small Step

NASA: Triumph and Tragedy cast