Fly

In late 1968, Manhattan advertising executive Kelly Jones receives a high-stakes job offer from Moe Berkus, a covert operative for President Nixon. Her task is to revitalize NASA's image as public interest in the Space Race dwindles, leading her into a challenging situation.

Under pressure from Moe, Kelly reluctantly accepts the job and relocates to Cocoa Beach, Florida, accompanied by her loyal assistant, Ruby. This move marks the beginning of her engagement with NASA's public relations efforts.

Upon her arrival at the Kennedy Space Center, Kelly meets Cole Davis, the launch director. Their immediate clash over her unconventional methods—such as corporate sponsorship and hiring actors—sets the tone for their complicated relationship.

Despite their initial disagreements, Kelly and Cole begin to develop a mutual respect for each other's dedication to their work. Their professional relationship starts to blossom as they collaborate under the pressure of the upcoming Apollo 11 mission.

As preparations for Apollo 11 intensify, Kelly proposes broadcasting the moon landing using a camera on the Lunar Excursion Module (LEM). Cole initially dismisses this idea as impractical, highlighting their differing perspectives on the mission.

Moe reveals a shadowy directive to Kelly, instructing her to prepare a fake moon landing broadcast in case the real mission fails. This project, code-named 'Artemis', places added pressure on Kelly as she struggles with the morality of the situation.

As Moe pressures Kelly with threats of exposing her deceptive past, she becomes increasingly involved in the fabrications. Her skills lead to the recruitment of a talented but unknown director to help execute the secret project.

Tension escalates when a key congressional supporter withdraws, jeopardizing NASA's funding. Recognizing the urgency, Cole and Kelly join forces to convince the skeptical senator to restore financial support for the Apollo 11 mission.

As they work closely together, Kelly and Cole's professional partnership evolves into a romantic relationship. Their connection deepens as they tackle the challenges presented by their jobs and personal lives.

As the launch date approaches, Kelly uncovers that the LEM camera has been sabotaged, leading to the inevitable airing of the fake broadcast. Overwhelmed by guilt, she confesses her fears and the truth behind Moe's manipulation to Cole.

Together, Kelly and Cole race against time to repair the sabotaged camera before the live broadcast. Their teamwork reflects their growing bond and commitment to ensuring the success of the Apollo 11 mission.

During the live broadcast of the moon landing, viewers are left in suspense, uncertain if they are witnessing the real event or a staged fake. The tension is heightened by the stakes of success or failure for NASA and the country.

A stray cat wandering onto the set during the broadcast inadvertently confirms that audiences are indeed seeing the real moon landing. This unexpected moment cements the mission's success and alleviates the built-up tension of the preceding events.

In the aftermath of the successful mission, Moe begrudgingly accepts that the truth has prevailed. This resolution allows Kelly to finally leave her troubled past behind and embrace her new future.

As Apollo 11 astronauts return safely to Earth, Kelly reveals her true identity as Winnie to Cole. Their romance rekindled, they face the future together, leaving behind the complexities of their past.