Season 1 • Episode 38
LatestThe first mission to Mars is nearing the red planet when a series of accidents and break downs put the mission in doubt. The crew must balance the need for caution and safety against the massive amount of scientific data that could be gained on such an expedition.
Men Into Space is an American science-fiction television series broadcast from September 30, 1959 to September 7, 1960 by CBS which depicted future efforts by the United States Air Force to explore and develop outer space. The black-and-white filmed show starred William Lundigan as Col. Edward McCauley.
Practical Effects
Pre-CGI spacecraft models with genuine NASA consultant involvement.
Production
CBS threw real money at space sets for 1959 television.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Aired one year before JFK's moon speech and two before actual manned spaceflight—its optimism aged strangely.
Technical advisor was a former German rocket scientist brought over in Operation Paperclip because of course he was.
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