The Right Stuff

"The race to be first in space."

At the height of the Cold War, newly formed NASA selects seven of the military’s best test pilots to become astronauts. Competing to be the first in space, these men achieve the extraordinary, inspiring the world to turn towards a new horizon of ambition and hope.

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Created By	Mark Lafferty
Status	Canceled
Original Name	The Right Stuff
First Air Date	October 9, 2020
Last Air Date	November 20, 2020
Seasons	1
Episodes	8
Episode Runtime	45min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	Appian Way Warner Bros. Television National Geographic
Networks	Disney+

S01E08

Flight

After Shepard’s dramatic voyage to space, he feels underwhelmed and restless. Heeding Glenn’s advice, Shepard attempts to quell his ambition with gratitude for his wife and children. While Shepard’s marriage somehow remains intact, Gordo and Trudy’s may never recover. Meanwhile, when JFK publicly issues a challenge for NASA to send a man to the moon, Glenn’s drive to top Shepard is reignited.

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