American Heroes Channel to Pay Tribute to Legendary Astronaut John Glenn with Special Programming

American Heroes Channel (AHC) will pay tribute to late legendary astronaut and Senator John Glenn with a special stack of the network's best space-themed programming. Starting Monday, December 12 at 4 PM ET, AHC will encore episodes of WHEN WE LEFT EARTH: THE NASA MISSION, which showcase our nation's quest to conquer the last frontier - outer space. Then at 10/9c, AHC presents a special airing of the network's original special ONE GIANT LEAP which chronicles the tragedies, fears, and pressures of the 1960s space race.

WHEN WE LEFT EARTH: THE NASA MISSIONS

Special Encore Stack Airs Monday, December 12 from 4 PM ET - 9 PM ET

For 50 years, America has led the world in space exploration. Yet the BOUNDLESS void that begins just 62 miles above us has been visited by no more than 500 people. The NASA missions, the people and the triumphs of exploration are revealed.

ONE GIANT LEAP

Special Encore Airs Monday, December 12 at 10/9c

On July 20, 1969, fear and excitement swept the world as KENNEDY Space Center's ground control anxiously waited to hear the outcome of NASA's Apollo 11 space mission. With confirmation that the eagle had landed, the United States officially did the impossible and became the first nation to put a man on the moon. Now, ONE GIANT LEAP highlights the remarkable story of our nation's journey to the moon, the landmark mission that inspired Americans during a time when violence and turmoil dominated headlines.

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