The Astronaut Wives Club
“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.
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1.Launch
5.718-06-201542 minAfter NASA selects seven men to be the first Americans in space, their wives soon end up becoming American royalty.
2.Protocol
5.025-06-201542 minLouise and Alan enjoy the mission's success. Betty gets ready for Gus' launch. Annie finds it hard to deal with her stutter.
3.Retroattitude
4.802-07-201542 minScott gets ready for his launch and Rene gets the chance to tell her story in a magazine interview.
4.Liftoff
5.809-07-201542 minDeke and Marge take on new roles whilst things begin to thaw between Gordo and Trudy.
5.Flashpoint
5.516-07-201542 minTrudy finds out that attempts are being made to quash a burgeoning astronaut training program organized for women.
6.In the Blind
4.723-07-201542 minJohn Glenn stands for the Ohio senate. A personal matter leaves Alan Shepherd's career in doubt.
7.Rendezvous
5.230-07-201542 minWith the launch of the Gemini missions and the Apollo program, pressure on the wives grows.
8.Abort
3.506-08-201542 minBetty is forced to face a grim reality -- and plan for the future -- as she embarks on a battle for justice.
9.The Dark Side
4.013-08-201542 minJo redefines her role and priorities as Wally's career at NASA comes to an end; Louise worries about Alan as he considers a risky surgery that will determine his future; Susan is f...
10.Landing
1.020-08-201542 minIt’s 1969, and Apollo 11’s historic moon landing is cause for worldwide celebration and a high point for the Astro-families. The wives are interviewed for a TV documentary on the s...
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