The Astronaut Wives Club
Series

The Astronaut Wives Club

“The race for space was fought in high heels.”

2015 · 1 season · 10 episodes   ·  Comedy, Drama

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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.

Seasons

1 season · 10 episodes
  1. 1

    Launch

    18 Jun 2015 42m

    After NASA selects seven men to be the first Americans in space, their wives soon end up becoming American royalty.

  2. 2

    Protocol

    25 Jun 2015 42m

    Louise and Alan enjoy the mission's success. Betty gets ready for Gus' launch. Annie finds it hard to deal with her stutter.

  3. 3

    Retroattitude

    2 Jul 2015 42m

    Scott gets ready for his launch and Rene gets the chance to tell her story in a magazine interview.

  4. 4

    Liftoff

    9 Jul 2015 42m

    Deke and Marge take on new roles whilst things begin to thaw between Gordo and Trudy.

  5. 5

    Flashpoint

    16 Jul 2015 42m

    Trudy finds out that attempts are being made to quash a burgeoning astronaut training program organized for women.

  6. 6

    In the Blind

    23 Jul 2015 42m

    John Glenn stands for the Ohio senate. A personal matter leaves Alan Shepherd's career in doubt.

  7. 7

    Rendezvous

    30 Jul 2015 42m

    With the launch of the Gemini missions and the Apollo program, pressure on the wives grows.

  8. 8

    Abort

    6 Aug 2015 42m

    Betty is forced to face a grim reality -- and plan for the future -- as she embarks on a battle for justice.

  9. 9

    The Dark Side

    13 Aug 2015 42m

    Jo 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.

  10. 10

    Landing

    20 Aug 2015 42m

    It’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.

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