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The Great Space Race
Produced at Weber State University

The Great Space Race tells the story of the U.S. and Russian space programs, from Sputnik to the ISS missions following the Columbia disaster. A family show with something for everyone -- audiences sometimes stay for a few minutes to discuss the events covered in the program.


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You may have seen Apollo 13, you may have seen The Right Stuff, you may even have seen From the Earth to the Moon, but you've never seen the story quite like this!

Written by a Viewmont High School student, visualized and produced by Weber State University undergraduates, this is our first original digital star show!

40 minutes, age 7 and up.

License this program for your planetarium!

Available Formats:

  • 1024px MPEG-2
  • 2000px Domemasters
  • 3200px Digistar 3
  • Custom intros, logos, etc available in any format for an additional fee.


  • Contact us for licensing information.


    FAQ: Why is the video warped?

    Digital planetarium projectors use fisheye video. It looks strange on a flat screen, but it's just right on the dome!