“The race for space was fought in high heels.”
As America’s astronauts were launched on death-defying missions, Life Magazine documented the astronauts’ families, capturing the behind-the-scenes lives of their young wives. Overnight, these women were transformed from military spouses into American royalty. As their celebrity rose and tragedy began to touch their lives, they rallied together.
1 season · 10 episodes
S1 E1Launch
Jun 18, 20155.742 min
After NASA selects seven men to be the first Americans in space, their wives soon end up becoming American royalty.
S1 E2Protocol
Jun 25, 2015542 min
Louise and Alan enjoy the mission's success. Betty gets ready for Gus' launch. Annie finds it hard to deal with her stutter.
S1 E3Retroattitude
Jul 2, 20154.842 min
Scott gets ready for his launch and Rene gets the chance to tell her story in a magazine interview.
S1 E4Liftoff
Jul 9, 20155.842 min
Deke and Marge take on new roles whilst things begin to thaw between Gordo and Trudy.
S1 E5Flashpoint
Jul 16, 201542 min
Trudy finds out that attempts are being made to quash a burgeoning astronaut training program organized for women.
S1 E6In the Blind
Jul 23, 201542 min
John Glenn stands for the Ohio senate. A personal matter leaves Alan Shepherd's career in doubt.
JoAnna Garcia Swisher
Betty Grissom
Yvonne Strahovski
Rene Carpenter
Dominique McElligott
Louise Shepard
Odette Annable
Trudy Cooper
Erin Cummings
Marge Slayton
Azure Parsons
Annie Glenn
Zoe Boyle
Jo Schirra
Desmond Harrington
Alan Shepard
Bret Harrison
Gordo Cooper
Wilson Bethel
Scott Carpenter
Kenneth Mitchell
Deke Slayton
Joel Johnstone
Gus Grissom
