Space Race

Space Race is a BBC docudrama series first shown in Britain on BBC2 between 14 September and 5 October 2005, chronicling the major events and characters in the American/Soviet space race up to the first landing of a man on the Moon. It focuses on Sergei Korolev, the Soviet chief rocket designer, and Wernher von Braun, his American counterpart. The series was a joint effort between British, German, American and Russian production teams. Reception Awards Royal Television Society 2006 Nominated: RTS Television Award for Best Production Design (Drama): Alan Spalding Sir Arthur Clarke Award 2006 Won: Sir Arthur Clarke Award for Best Presentation (TV & Radio) Episodes