On this day in 1955, Man in Space took to the air as an episode on the Disneyland TV series. This episode offered viewers a realistic look at the possibilities and challenges of space travel. With the help of the world’s top scientists, this program was met with great praise. In fact, President Eisenhower requested a print of the film to show at the Pentagon, and it was evidently instrumental in helping to push Pentagon brass in the direction of the space program. In 1956, Man in Space was launched into movie theaters as a featurette and ended up being nominated for an Academy Award® for Best Short Subject.
