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Clip: Season 45 Episode 18 | 2m 32s
From its engine to its computer, the Apollo 8 spacecraft—and its mission—marked a revolution in spaceflight.
Aired: 12/26/18
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Capturing "Earthrise" from Apollo 8
Many consider “Earthrise,” to be one of the most important photos of the 20th century.
How NASA’s Apollo 8 Left Earth’s Orbit
Apollo 8 was the first in the world to head to the moon using trans-lunar injection.
Apollo's Daring Mission Sneak Peek
Apollo astronauts and engineers tell the story of the first manned mission to the moon.
NOVA Wonders What's the Universe Made Of?
Peer into the deep unknowns of the universe to explore its mysteries.
NOVA Wonders Can We Make Life?
A revolution in gene editing technology enables scientists to create and edit DNA.
NOVA Wonders Can We Build a Brain?
How does today's artificial intelligence actually work-and is it truly intelligent?
Hunt for clues in the universes to answer one of humanity’s biggest questions.
NOVA Wonders What's Living in You?
Discover how a world of microbes living in and on you can make you sick.
Apollo astronauts and engineers tell the story of the first manned mission to the moon.
See the world through the eyes of nature’s fastest animal—the peregrine falcon.
Follow engineers and woodworkers as they rebuild an iconic American covered bridge.
Follow the harrowing operation to rescue 12 boys stranded in a flooded cave in Thailand.
Discover the feats of engineering that made the Concorde the first supersonic airliner.
