When We Left Earth: The Nasa Missions Apr 2026

The series is structured chronologically, covering five decades of crewed spaceflight: Key Missions Covered Ordinary Supermen The Mercury program and the first Americans in space. 2 Friends and Rivals

The Apollo program’s race to the Moon and the success of Apollo 11. The Explorers When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions

Project Gemini, focusing on mastering spacewalks and docking. Landing the Dream Landing the Dream : The series is noted

: The series is noted for featuring remastered footage from NASA’s archives. Producers reviewed over 500 hours of film—some of which had actually been to the Moon—and converted more than 100 hours into HD for the first time. Home in Space Repairing the Hubble Space Telescope

The development of the reusable Space Shuttle and the Challenger disaster. Home in Space Repairing the Hubble Space Telescope and building the ISS. Critical Reception

The series received praise for its visuals and emotional depth. Some sources noted that the dramatic tone occasionally prioritized risks and "near-death" exploits over technical milestones. Reviewers from DVD Talk and Space.com highlighted its value as both a historical record and an educational tool.