NOVA : First Man on the Moon

Wednesday, January 26, 2019, 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. ET

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View an intimate portrait of Neil Armstrong, the first person to set foot on the moon.

Airdate(s): 6/25/2019, 5:00 - 6:00 PM ET
NOVA #: 4122
Original Broadcast: 12/3/14

Episode Description

NOVA presents an intimate portrait of Neil Armstrong, the first person to set foot on the moon, through interviews with Armstrong’s family and friends. The film reveals his achievements as a Navy combat veteran and pioneer of high-speed flight. NOVA revisits the final moments of the Apollo 11 landing, when Armstrong brought the Eagle down safely with seconds to spare. But he regretted that he got so much credit for the team effort that the lunar landing represented. In its exploration of this quietly effective man, NOVA explores his achievements following Apollo. This is an inspiring story of heroic risk-taking and humble dedication to advancing humanity’s adventure in space.

Contacts

Jennifer Welsh
NOVA/WGBH
617-300-4382
jennifer_welsh@wgbh.org

Jordan Lawrence
DKC Public Relations
212-981-5220
Jordan_Lawrence@dkcnews.com

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