The Apple TV+ alternate reality drama For All Mankind asks the question: Is competition good for space exploration? [Courtesy: Apple TV+]
Key Takeaways:
"For All Mankind" is an Apple TV+ alternate history drama that reimagines the Cold War Space Race, starting with the premise that the Soviets were the first to land on the moon.
This intensified competition leads to a continuously funded space program, resulting in accelerated technological advancements, permanent lunar bases, and the early integration of women and minorities into NASA's astronaut corps.
The show's third season advances the rivalry to Mars, introducing a commercial space competitor and exploring various "what if" scenarios by combining real historical figures and events with compelling fictional narratives.
What might have happened during the Cold War Space Race if the Soviets walked on the moon first? The ripple effects across technology and space exploration might have significantly impacted the world as we know it.
That’s the premise behind Apple TV+’s alternate reality space drama For All Mankind.
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Thom is a former senior editor for FLYING. Previously, his freelance reporting appeared in aviation industry magazines. Thom also spent three decades as a TV and digital journalist at CNN’s bureaus in Washington and Atlanta, eventually specializing in aviation. He has reported from air shows in Oshkosh, Farnborough and Paris. Follow Thom on Twitter @thompatterson.
