The Astronaut Wives Club
“The race for space was fought in high heels.”
About
As America’s astronauts were launched on death-defying missions, Life Magazine documented the astronauts’ families, capturing the behind-the-scenes lives of their young wives. Overnight, these women were transformed from military spouses into American royalty. As their celebrity rose and tragedy began to touch their lives, they rallied together.
Cast
JoAnna Garcia Swisher
as Betty Grissom
Yvonne Strahovski
as Rene Carpenter
Dominique McElligott
as Louise Shepard
Odette Annable
as Trudy Cooper
Erin Cummings
as Marge Slayton
Azure Parsons
as Annie Glenn
Zoe Boyle
as Jo Schirra
Desmond Harrington
as Alan Shepard
Bret Harrison
as Gordo Cooper
Wilson Bethel
as Scott Carpenter
Kenneth Mitchell
as Deke Slayton
Joel Johnstone
as Gus Grissom
Sam Reid
as John Glenn
Aaron McCusker
as Wally Schirra
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Launch
After NASA selects seven men to be the first Americans in space, their wives soon end up becoming American royalty.
Protocol
Louise and Alan enjoy the mission's success. Betty gets ready for Gus' launch. Annie finds it hard to deal with her stutter.
Retroattitude
Scott gets ready for his launch and Rene gets the chance to tell her story in a magazine interview.
Liftoff
Deke and Marge take on new roles whilst things begin to thaw between Gordo and Trudy.
Flashpoint
Trudy finds out that attempts are being made to quash a burgeoning astronaut training program organized for women.
In the Blind
John Glenn stands for the Ohio senate. A personal matter leaves Alan Shepherd's career in doubt.
Rendezvous
With the launch of the Gemini missions and the Apollo program, pressure on the wives grows.
Abort
Betty is forced to face a grim reality -- and plan for the future -- as she embarks on a battle for justice.
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