Chasing The Moon

NOVA: The Planets, a five-part mini-series tells the spectacular story of our solar system — a narrative spanning billions of years — through the eyes of the latest and most daring space missions ever mounted.

On July 20, 1969 Apollo 11 landed on the moon and we all heard that famous statement, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Classical 91.5 is inviting you to share in the music and memories of the anniversary.

July 20, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing and AM 1370 is proud to bring listeners a week of special programming to commemorate the anniversary, running Sunday, July 14 through Sunday, July 21.

Listen to the NPR Fresh Air Podcast about the book One Giant Leap. Learn how  ordinary people who mobilized behind the Apollo program to pull off the most extraordinary human achievement: the July 20, 1969, moon landing.

Learn how NASA’s epic Voyager missions, launched in 1977, revolutionized our understanding of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and their dazzling moons and rings. In 2012, Voyager 1 left our solar system and ushered humanity into the interstellar age.

Meet the next generation of astronauts training to leave Earth’s orbit and travel into deep space.

Follow Scott Kelly’s 12-month mission on the International Space Station, from launch to descent.

Go inside the Apollo 11 spacecraft in this stunning recreation of the first moon landing.

Apollo astronauts and engineers tell the inside story of the first manned mission to the moon.

Join WXXI for a free preview screening, followed by a panel discussion.