Extreme Exploration, Space Edition: From Nazi Rockets to the Falcon 9

Strap in and prepare for liftoff as Shane and Duncan take you on a jet-fueled ride through the history of space exploration. From the Nazi origins of space-flight to the audacious Apollo missions that captivated the globe, from the unexpected launch of Sputnik to the Space Shuttle's triumphs and disasters, this episode unveils the pivotal moments, groundbreaking achievements, and tenacious spirit that propelled humanity's reach into the final frontier.

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In this episode:  

• The V-2 Rocket
• Wernher von Braun
• The R-7 Rocket
• ICBMs
• Sputnik
• Project Vanguard
• Sputnik 2
• Laika
• Animals in Space
• Sputnik 3
• The Vanguard TV-3 Failure
• Redstone Rockets
• Explorer 1
• NASA and the NDEA
• John F. Kennedy
• We Choose to Go to the Moon
• The Apollo Program
• The Saturn V Rocket
• Apollo 11
• A Small Step for (a) Man
• Apollo–Soyuz
• Mars Landings
• The Space Shuttle
• Columbia and Challenger Disasters
• The International Space Station
• SpaceX
• Blue Origin
• The Falcon 9 Rocket
• The Orbital Reef

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