The Cape(1996)

The Cape is a dramatic science fiction series that aired during the 1996–1997 season, following NASA astronauts at Kennedy Space Center in Florida as they train for and execute Space Shuttle missions. Corbin Bernsen stars as USAF Colonel Henry J. "Bull" Eckert, an experienced astronaut who serves as Director of Astronaut Training before taking on the role of Chief of the Astronaut Office. The show balances action and personal drama, exploring the lives of these elite pilots both inside and outside the cockpit. Filmed on location at Cape Canaveral, the series prioritized authenticity with technical consultation from former astronaut Buzz Aldrin, bringing genuine space program expertise to its storytelling.