As America’s astronauts were launched on death-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.
Launch
Protocol
Retroattitude
Liftoff
Flashpoint
In the Blind
Rendezvous
Abort
The Dark Side
Landing