The 'Queen Elizabeth 2', or 'QE2' as she is commonly known was the flagship of the 'Cunard Line' for nearly 40 years. 'QE2' made her maiden voyage in 1969 and was one of the last great Transatlantic liners. At over 70,000 ton, 963 feet long and later in her service, a top speed of 32 knots. With the latest technology used, the statistics shows that the 'QE2' was one of the fast...
The stories of epic trips along scenic waterways in Europe and North America, meeting some of the characters who live and work on and alongside them.
本系列节目由两部分组成,追溯了航天飞机自 20 世纪 80 年代首次发射以来的发展轨迹。根据当时的珍贵镜头和相关人员的讲述,从各个方面描述了航天飞机计划的细节。航天飞机原计划是帮助美国军队赢得战争的工具,但它克服了重重困难,并发挥了重要的外交作用。利用航天飞机建造的国际空间站已成为国际合作与和平的象征。
解说:Steven Mackintosh
第1集:Part 1
世界上第一艘可重复使用的航天器“航天飞机”于近 50 年前研制成功,其实际用途是供美国军方进行侦察;1981 年,航天飞机首次成功发射,但因其成本高于预期而受到批评;美国国家航空航天局(NASA)计划由教师克里斯塔·麦考利夫(Christa McAuliffe)进行太空授课,以获得公众支持;“挑战者”号发射升空,但全体机组人员丧生。航天飞机面临生存危机。
第2集:Part 2
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