On the Eve of the flight, Louise learns of Shepard’s affair in Tijuana. Trudy watches Gordo crack a joke about women astronauts on television. Glenn awaits the humiliating moment when the world will finally learn he won’t be first. Tensions reach a breaking point when Shepard and Glenn are forced together in a pressure cooker of weather delays, marital discord, and a circus of reporters.
Travelin' Man — Ricky Nelson
(0:10) John jogs and meets Scotty.
Start Acting Like It — Adam Taylor
(0:12) John gives Scott a pep talk.
I Got a Rock & Roll Gal — Billy Lamont
(0:13) At the party, folks from home present.
Anxious for the Launch — Adam Taylor
(0:20) Everyone waking up the day before the launch.
Night Drive to Launch Site — Adam Taylor
(0:24) The astronauts drive to the launch site.
Suiting Up — Adam Taylor
(0:29) Shepard puts on his suit; Mission Control prepares; everyone worries about the weather.
Sixteen Tons — Tennessee Ernie Ford
(0:35) The medical team sings.