Movies and TvShows featuring "x-15" theme.

In 1961, no one believed President Kennedy’s pledge to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. To win the race to space, the USA needed to create a multi-billion dollar space program. Using stunning NASA footage, this inspirational film tells the story of the colossal challenges NASA faced to fulfill Kennedy's pledge. With the accolade of flying 24 men safely to the moon, Saturn V is considered one of mankind's greatest technological achievements. This is the story of the most powerful machine ever built, and the men and women who believed it could fly.

Set in the 1960s during the Cold War, X-15 follows the adrenaline-fueled journey of test pilots as they push the limits of aviation in the race to break the sound barrier, reach outer space, and set new altitude records. The film explores the dangers and triumphs of early space exploration, with a focus on the X-15 rocket plane and its extraordinary capabilities. As the pilots face numerous challenges and accidents, they must rely on their courage, skill, and determination to push the boundaries of human achievement.

This educational film explains how Earth-orbiting space platforms and lunar bases ("way stations") will serve a key role in the exploration of our solar system.