Man in Space

Man in Space

A Tomorrowland adventure.

1955 · 51 min · ★ 6.8 · Science Fiction, Documentary, TV Movie

With a combination of documentary footage and animation, the science and history of rockets, and the effects of space travel on man are illustrated.

Directed by Ward Kimball · Written by William Bosche

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