Give us Some Space

Oklahoman Tom Stafford commands Gemini 9-A in 1966, the 7th manned Gemini flight.

We here at TBL HQ were enthralled with the recent “Oklahomans and Space” series on OETA. The documentary series (and book by Bill Moore, who also produced the shows) details the impact that Oklahomans have had, and continue to have, on the space program. From astronauts to engineers to mission controllers and more, Oklahoma lays claim to a remarkable level of accomplishment when it comes to exploring the final frontier. Archival footage and current interviews combine to make a heart-stirring, educational retelling of some of our nation’s greatest scientific and exploratory triumphs, by the Oklahomans that helped make them happen. If you missed the series on TV, fear not! The book and eight-disc DVD set are both available at the Oklahoma History Center Museum Store and online.