This limited series of ten episodes chronicles the tale of the women who were important actors behind some of the largest events in American history. The series is based on the book written by Lily Koppel of the same name. Life magazine covered the lives of the astronauts' families, including the behind-the-scenes life of the astronauts' young wives, while the astronauts were away on dangerous missions for the United States of America. Overnight, these women went from being American military spouses to being members of American nobility. They banded together as their fame grew and as personal sorrow began to affect each of their lives.
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This limited series of ten episodes chronicles the tale of the women who were important actors behind some of the largest events in American history. The series is based on the book written by Lily Koppel of the same name. Life magazine covered the lives of the astronauts' families, including the behind-the-scenes life of the astronauts' young wives, while the astronauts were away on dangerous missions for the United States of America. Overnight, these women went from being American military spouses to being members of American nobility. They banded together as their fame grew and as personal sorrow began to affect each of their lives.
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