JoAnna Garcia Swisher
Betty Grissom
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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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10 episodes available
After NASA selects seven men to be the first Americans in space, their wives soon end up becoming American royalty.
Louise and Alan enjoy the mission's success. Betty gets ready for Gus' launch. Annie finds it hard to deal with her stutter.
Scott gets ready for his launch and Rene gets the chance to tell her story in a magazine interview.
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Betty Grissom
Rene Carpenter
Louise Shepard
Trudy Cooper
Marge Slayton
Annie Glenn
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Deke and Marge take on new roles whilst things begin to thaw between Gordo and Trudy.
Jo Schirra
Alan Shepard
Gordo Cooper
Scott Carpenter
Deke Slayton
Gus Grissom