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8 Days: To the Moon and Back

Join Apollo 11 on its historic journey. The film seamlessly blends mission audio featuring conversations among Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins with new footage, NASA archive and stunning CGI to recreate the first moon landing.

8 Days: To the Moon and Back

1h 25m

Join Apollo 11 on its historic journey. The film seamlessly blends mission audio featuring conversations among Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins with new footage, NASA archive and stunning CGI to recreate the first moon landing.

Episodes

  • 8 Days: To the Moon and Back: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    8 Days: To the Moon and Back

    S1 E1 - 1h 25m

    Join Apollo 11 on its historic journey. The film seamlessly blends mission audio featuring conversations among Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins with new footage, NASA archive and stunning CGI to recreate the first moon landing.

Extras + Features

  • Zero G and Sunrise: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Zero G and Sunrise

    2m 45s

    While orbiting Earth, the crew of Apollo 11 discuss the effects of Zero G as the horizon approaches. They then scramble to find their Hasselblad camera to capture the gorgeous sunrise.

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    30s

    Join Apollo 11 on its historic journey. The film seamlessly blends mission audio featuring conversations among Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins with new footage, NASA archive and stunning CGI to recreate the first moon landing.

  • LOI and Moon Craters: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    LOI and Moon Craters

    2m 13s

    The LOI or Lunar Orbit Injection burn takes the astronauts to the far side of the moon and out of contact with Mission Control. During this quiet time, Buzz, Mike and Neil discuss the lunar surface.

  • Apollo 11 Launch: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Apollo 11 Launch

    2m 59s

    The Apollo 11 crew begins their journey into space with the eyes of the world on them.

Schedule

  • 8 Days: To the Moon and Back: TVSS: Banner-L1

    8 Days: To the Moon and Back

    Wednesday
    Dec 4

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    A look inside the Apollo 11 spacecraft on its historic journey includes classified mission audio of conversations between astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins.
  • 8 Days: To the Moon and Back: TVSS: Banner-L1

    8 Days: To the Moon and Back

    Thursday
    Dec 5

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    A look inside the Apollo 11 spacecraft on its historic journey includes classified mission audio of conversations between astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins.
  • 8 Days: To the Moon and Back: TVSS: Banner-L1

    8 Days: To the Moon and Back

    Thursday
    Dec 5

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    A look inside the Apollo 11 spacecraft on its historic journey includes classified mission audio of conversations between astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins.
  • 8 Days: To the Moon and Back: TVSS: Banner-L1

    8 Days: To the Moon and Back

    Sunday
    Dec 8

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    A look inside the Apollo 11 spacecraft on its historic journey includes classified mission audio of conversations between astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins.

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