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When We Left Earth

2008-06-08 · 280 min · ★ 6.4

History · Documentary

Commemorating the space agency's 50th anniversary, follow John Glenn's Mercury mission to orbit the earth, Neil Armstrong's first historic steps on the moon, unprecedented spacewalks to repair the Hubble stories, and more!

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Directors
Mary Crisp, Nick Green, Richard Dale
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United States of America
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Released

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Gary SiniseGary SiniseNarrator
Gene KranzGene KranzHimself
Jim LovellJim LovellHimself
Buzz AldrinBuzz AldrinHimself
Neil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongHimself
Fred HaiseHimself

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