The "Flying Bathtub" | The Space Shuttle

Built during the intense early days of the Space Race, Vostok 1 was designed with one goal in mind: get a human into orbit, fast. Rather than chasing complexity, Soviet engineers focused on a design that was simple, rugged, and reliable—and it changed history forever. Experience the incredible story behind humanity's journey into space through rare archival footage, firsthand accounts, and expert insights in The Space Shuttle, narrated by William Shatner. Stream now on #CuriosityStream. 📺✨