

The Astronaut Wives Club
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.
Cast & crew

Bret Harrison
Gordo Cooper

Zoe Boyle
Jo Schirra

Aaron McCusker
Wally Schirra

Desmond Harrington
Alan Shepard

Yvonne Strahovski
Rene Carpenter

Odette Annable
Trudy Cooper

Kenneth Mitchell
Deke Slayton

Wilson Bethel
Scott Carpenter

JoAnna Garcia Swisher
Betty Grissom

Dominique McElligott
Louise Shepard

Erin Cummings
Marge Slayton

Azure Parsons
Annie Glenn

Joel Johnstone
Gus Grissom

Sam Reid
John Glenn
Seasons Guide
Details
GenresDrama, Comedy
Seasons1
Episodes10
Runtime~42 mins
Total Runtime~7h 0 mins
Languageen
Age RatingU
Produced inUnited States of America
