The Astronaut Wives Club

"The race for space was fought in high heels."

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.

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Created By	Stephanie Savage
Status	Canceled
Original Name	The Astronaut Wives Club
First Air Date	June 18, 2015
Last Air Date	August 20, 2015
Seasons	1
Episodes	10
Episode Runtime	42min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	ABC Studios Groundswell Productions Fake Empire Productions
Networks	ABC

S01E10

Landing

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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