A Black spaceflight legacyThe Space Race Lisa Cortes and Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, directors National Geographic, 91 min, premiering 12 February 2024. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38330132/)

These scientists, including an aspiring astronaut from the Cold War era and others who came after him, were the main characters in a new documentary.

In this study, the scientists wanted to learn more about the experiences of these astronauts and how they prepared for space missions. They wanted to understand what it was like for them to train and go on space missions during the time when there was a lot of tension between countries, known as the Cold War.

To do this, the scientists interviewed the astronauts and collected their stories. They also looked at old documents, pictures, and videos to get a better understanding of what the astronauts went through. They wanted to know how the astronauts felt and what challenges they faced during their training and space missions.

By studying these astronauts, the scientists hoped to gain insights into the history of space exploration and the bravery of these individuals who paved the way for future astronauts. This documentary would allow people like you and me to learn about the adventures and experiences of these scientists-turned-astronauts.

Shindell M. A Black spaceflight legacyThe Space Race Lisa Cortes and Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, directors National Geographic, 91 min, premiering 12 February 2024. Science. 2024 Feb 9;383(6683):596. doi: 10.1126/science.adn2127. Epub 2024 Feb 8.