Drama
Comedy

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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Status

Canceled

Original Name

The Astronaut Wives Club

First Air Date

June 18, 2015

Last Air Date

August 20, 2015

Seasons

1

Episodes

10

Language

English

Networks

ABC

Landing
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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