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.
10 episodes total
Status
Canceled
First Aired
2015
Rating
6.7/10
43 votes • HD
People
Betty Grissom
Rene Carpenter
Louise Shepard
Trudy Cooper
Marge Slayton
Annie Glenn
Jo Schirra
Alan Shepard
Gordo Cooper
Scott Carpenter
Deke Slayton
Gus Grissom
Episodes
Episode 1 • Jun 18, 2015
After NASA selects seven men to be the first Americans in space, their wives soon end up becoming American royalty.
Episode 2 • Jun 25, 2015
Louise and Alan enjoy the mission's success. Betty gets ready for Gus' launch. Annie finds it hard to deal with her stutter.
Episode 3 • Jul 02, 2015
Scott gets ready for his launch and Rene gets the chance to tell her story in a magazine interview.
Episode 4 • Jul 09, 2015
Deke and Marge take on new roles whilst things begin to thaw between Gordo and Trudy.
Episode 5 • Jul 16, 2015
Trudy finds out that attempts are being made to quash a burgeoning astronaut training program organized for women.
Episode 6 • Jul 23, 2015
John Glenn stands for the Ohio senate. A personal matter leaves Alan Shepherd's career in doubt.
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