The Astronaut Wives Club (2015)
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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The Astronaut Wives Club
2015 / TV-PGSeasons & Episode
After NASA selects seven men to be the first Americans in space, their wives soon end up becoming American royalty.
Louise and Alan enjoy the mission's success. Betty gets ready for Gus' launch. Annie finds it hard to deal with her stutter.
Scott gets ready for his launch and Rene gets the chance to tell her story in a magazine interview.
Deke and Marge take on new roles whilst things begin to thaw between Gordo and Trudy.
Trudy finds out that attempts are being made to quash a burgeoning astronaut training program organized for women.
John Glenn stands for the Ohio senate. A personal matter leaves Alan Shepherd's career in doubt.
With the launch of the Gemini missions and the Apollo program, pressure on the wives grows.
Betty is forced to face a grim reality -- and plan for the future -- as she embarks on a battle for justice.
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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