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S1·E11 Space - The Race for High Ground

Core Aired April 11, 1983
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Synopsis

Before President Reagan introduced Star Wars, Frontline examined how in the previous 25 years the US and the Soviet Union had gone from designing satellites to designing weapons to blast them out of the sky. The superpowers were converting space from an arena for communications, to a concept of space as 'high ground,' the battle area to control.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 11 of Frontline air?

Season 1, Episode 11 ('Space - The Race for High Ground') originally aired on April 11, 1983.

How long is Season 1 Episode 11 ('Space - The Race for High Ground')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Frontline.

What happens in Frontline Season 1 Episode 11?

Before President Reagan introduced Star Wars, Frontline examined how in the previous 25 years the US and the Soviet Union had gone from designing satellites to designing weapons to blast them out of the sky. The superpowers were converting space from an arena for communications, to a concept of spac...

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