What began as a special day in space exploration, ended in disaster. On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger was scheduled for liftoff. None of the brave voyagers were to return. Seconds after the launch, Challenger exploded into flames and debris.

Since the dawn of time, humans could only dream of space travel. That dream becomes a reality as the world enters the space age. This series captures the excitement and courage of the brave astronauts who ventured forth on historic manned spaceflights.

Describes emergencies that occurred during several space missions, including Apollo 13, Friendship 7, Gemini 8, and Mir.