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Space Chase USA is a documentary that examines the Apollo human spaceflight program and its impact on Cocoa Beach, Florida, during the 1950s and 1960s. The film presents the history of the area, focusing on the collective memories of its citizens who witnessed the space launches. The documentary features accounts from community residents, emphasizing their contributions to the U.S. space program and how these experiences shaped their lives.
Through archival footage and home movies, the film illustrates the close connection between the local community and the space program. It captures the excitement and significance of the launches as seen through the eyes of Cocoa Beach residents, showcasing how the nascent space program influenced the town and its people, effects that are still visible today.
Why Watch
- •Meet Cocoa Beach residents who witnessed Apollo launches.
- •See archival footage of the Apollo human spaceflight program.
- •Find out how the space program shaped a small Florida town.
Did You Know
•Space Chase USA was released on July 1, 2019.
•The documentary has a duration of 57 minutes.
•Cocoa Beach played a significant role in the Apollo program during the 1960s.
Perfect For
Space enthusiastsHistory buffsPBS documentary fans