United States

From the dawn of history man's fascination with the stars has propelled him to his pinnacle of achievement space travel. Footsteps of giants is a vivid examination of space technology from the first faltering probes, through the lunar landings, to the dramatic Columbia space shuttle, shot on location at the Kennedy Space Centre this unique programme features fascinating interviews with astronauts, space scientists and military experts, who examine the limitless potential of space exploration as man reaches out into the universe.