When We Left Earth: The Nasa Missions May 2026

: The series is noted for featuring remastered footage from NASA’s archives. Producers reviewed over 500 hours of film—some of which had actually been to the Moon—and converted more than 100 hours into HD for the first time.

The series received praise for its visuals and emotional depth. Some sources noted that the dramatic tone occasionally prioritized risks and "near-death" exploits over technical milestones. Reviewers from DVD Talk and Space.com highlighted its value as both a historical record and an educational tool. When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions

: It uses a "first-person" storytelling approach, relying on newly recorded interviews with the astronauts and engineers who lived through the missions rather than heavy outside commentary. : The series is noted for featuring remastered

The Apollo program’s race to the Moon and the success of Apollo 11. The Explorers Some sources noted that the dramatic tone occasionally

: After production, the HD copies of the remastered footage were donated back to NASA to ensure the preservation of these historical records. Episode Breakdown

Later Apollo missions (13-17) and the launch of the Skylab space station. The Shuttle