Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 11
LaunchAfter NASA selects seven men to be the first Americans in space, their wives soon end up becoming American royalty.42m2
ProtocolLouise and Alan enjoy the mission's success. Betty gets ready for Gus' launch. Annie finds it hard to deal with her stutter.42m3
RetroattitudeScott gets ready for his launch and Rene gets the chance to tell her story in a magazine interview.42m4
LiftoffDeke and Marge take on new roles whilst things begin to thaw between Gordo and Trudy.42m5
FlashpointTrudy finds out that attempts are being made to quash a burgeoning astronaut training program organized for women.42m6
In the BlindJohn Glenn stands for the Ohio senate. A personal matter leaves Alan Shepherd's career in doubt.42m7
RendezvousWith the launch of the Gemini missions and the Apollo program, pressure on the wives grows.42m8
AbortBetty is forced to face a grim reality -- and plan for the future -- as she embarks on a battle for justice.42m9
The Dark SideJo 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 faced with uncertainty.42m10
LandingIt’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 space program, Gordo is passed over for the next mission, and Trudy faces some big decisions about her personal and professional future. Betty finds a powerful way to honor Gus’s legacy and advocate for change. In April 1970, the nation watches the fraught voyage of Apollo 13.42m
LaunchAfter NASA selects seven men to be the first Americans in space, their wives soon end up becoming American royalty.42m2ProtocolLouise and Alan enjoy the mission's success. Betty gets ready for Gus' launch. Annie finds it hard to deal with her stutter.42m3RetroattitudeScott gets ready for his launch and Rene gets the chance to tell her story in a magazine interview.42m4LiftoffDeke and Marge take on new roles whilst things begin to thaw between Gordo and Trudy.42m5FlashpointTrudy finds out that attempts are being made to quash a burgeoning astronaut training program organized for women.42m6In the BlindJohn Glenn stands for the Ohio senate. A personal matter leaves Alan Shepherd's career in doubt.42m7RendezvousWith the launch of the Gemini missions and the Apollo program, pressure on the wives grows.42m8AbortBetty is forced to face a grim reality -- and plan for the future -- as she embarks on a battle for justice.42m9The Dark SideJo 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 faced with uncertainty.42m10LandingIt’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 space program, Gordo is passed over for the next mission, and Trudy faces some big decisions about her personal and professional future. Betty finds a powerful way to honor Gus’s legacy and advocate for change. In April 1970, the nation watches the fraught voyage of Apollo 13.42mCast
