Astronaut John Glenn has his sights set on a political career and hits the campaign trail with wife Annie and Rene Carpenter by his side as he runs for the Ohio senate, while Alan Shepherd quietly grapples with a personal matter that could ground his career forever. Meanwhile, Betty Grissom receives an unsettling letter regarding Gus that challenges their marriage.

The Astronaut Wives Club Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - Launch
• s01e02 - Protocol
• s01e03 - Retroattitude
• s01e04 - Liftoff
• s01e05 - Flashpoint
• s01e06 - In the Blind
• s01e07 - Rendezvous
• s01e08 - Abort
• s01e09 - The Dark Side
• s01e10 - Landing

The Astronaut Wives Club Show Summary

Based on the book by Lily Koppel, this 10 episode series tells the story of the women who were key players behind some of the biggest events in American history. As America's astronauts were launched on passing-defying missions, Life Magazine documented the astronauts' families, capturing the behind-the-scenes lives of their young wives. Overnight, these women were transformed from military spouses into American royalty. As their celebrity rose and tragedy began to touch their lives, they rallied together.