• Air date: 19 Feb '21 10 episodes
      Season two picks up in 1983, the height of the Cold War, with tensions between the United States and the USSR at their peak. The Department of Defense has moved into Mission Control, and the militarization of NASA becomes central to several characters’ stories: some fight it, some use it as an opportunity to advance their own interests, and some find themselves at the height of a conflict that may lead to nuclear war.
  • List of Episodes (10)
    • 1. Every Little Thing

      19 Feb '21
      Nearly a decade later, technology and lunar exploration have taken huge strides—but a solar storm threatens the astronauts on Jamestown.
    • 2. The Bleeding Edge

      26 Feb '21
      Margo must lead a seemingly impossible mission. Danielle wants to return to the moon. Gordo grapples with life on Earth.
    • 3. Rules of Engagement

      05 Mar '21
      A dispute on the moon prompts NASA officials to consider arming astronauts. Ed’s past comes back to haunt him.
    • 4. Pathfinder

      12 Mar '21
      With a little help from Molly, Ed plans a career change—as his old Jamestown crewmates Gordo and Danielle struggle.
    • 5. The Weight

      19 Mar '21
      Ed's reckless behavior at NASA shakes the foundation of the Baldwin family. Tracy attempts to readapt to life in space.
    • 6. Best-Laid Plans

      26 Mar '21
      American astronauts and NASA leadership prepare for a new mission with unlikely partners. Ellen gets in touch with an old friend.
    • 7. Don't Be Cruel

      02 Apr '21
      Ellen is challenged by her new role. Margo’s allegiances are put to the test. Karen explores new opportunities—personally and professionally.
    • 8. And Here's to You

      09 Apr '21
      Gordo returns to space. Molly faces an upsetting new reality. Aleida confronts her first major hurdle at work.
    • 9. Triage

      16 Apr '21
      The rivalry between American astronauts and Soviet cosmonauts intensifies as last-minute changes impact the Pathfinder mission plan.
    • 10. The Grey

      23 Apr '21
      Tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union reach an all-time high on the moon, throwing multiple missions into jeopardy. Season finale.