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Questions about When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions

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When did Discovery Channel and NASA sign the partnership agreement for When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions?

Discovery Channel and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration signed a partnership agreement in September 2007. This collaboration aimed to create a documentary series celebrating the agency's fiftieth anniversary.

Who narrated the six-episode miniseries When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions?

Actor Gary Sinise took on the role of narrator for the six-episode miniseries. His background included playing astronaut Ken Mattingly in the 1995 film Apollo 13.

What dates did the first two installments of When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions premiere on Discovery Channel?

The first two installments premiered on Discovery Channel on the 8th of June 2008. Two additional episodes aired on the following two Sundays to complete the initial run.

Which composers created the musical score for When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions?

Composer Richard Blair-Oliphant wrote the musical score for the entire miniseries. Conductor Benjamin Wallfisch led the orchestra during the recording sessions.

When was the DVD version of When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions released for purchase?

DVD copies became available for purchase on the 10th of July 2008. Blu-ray discs followed shortly after on August 12.

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