Today in the history of astronomy, the U.S. scores a win in the Space Race.

But when various snags delayed the release date, Lippert Pictures saw an opportunity to steal its thunder, and landed Rocketship X-M in theaters 75 years ago today.

Nat Geo premieres 'The Space Race,' exploring untold stories of America's 1st Black astronauts By Erica Simon, via Tuesday, February 13, 2024 ...

1 Astronaut, Many Cameras and 220 Days of Amazing Images From Space Don Pettit brought a photographer’s eye to orbit, capturing the artistry of the cosmos and our planet.