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Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
"Experience man's journey to the surface of the moon all over again, with this stellar collection of historical films and profiles of the men and women behind the scenes. It's one of the 20th century's greatest stories, and every moment--from the early ambitious concepts and Kennedy's bold promise to the incredible 'giant leap for mankind'--its all here. NASA: The Complete Story also takes you through the space program's other great triumphs (and,...
Series
Publisher
Topics Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Assignment: shoot the moon: Featuring detailed photographs of craters, mountain ranges and other lunar terrain, this film summarizes the exploration of the moon using Ranger, Surveyor and Lunar Orbiter to pave the way for the Apollo missions. Learn how photos, soil analysis, radiation measurements and more contributed to man's successful landing in the Sea of Tranquility.
The Eagle has landed: Through television, motion picture and still photography,...
Series
Publisher
Topics Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Astronauts: Project Mercury, one of America's greatest milestones in the space race, served as the stepping stone for our knowledge of manned space flight. One of the earliest NASA edited films, this film documents the selection of the original 7 astronauts for the famed project. Watch as Slayton, Glenn, Shepard, Schirra, Grissom, Cooper and Carpenter undergo rigorous testing and training, both psychological and physical, to be among the first men...
Series
Publisher
Topics Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Apollo 13: Houston, we have a problem: This films depicts the valiant efforts to return the crew of Apollo 13 to Earth following an explosion in 1970. Hear the harrowing tales of Lovell, Haise and Swigert sustaining themselves on as little as 6 oz. of water a day and small amounts of food in frigid temperatures as they orbited the moon, waiting anxiously for a path home. Witness the teamwork in overcoming the odds as well as the world's reaction to...
Series
Publisher
Topics Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Who's out there?: In 1975, NASA went beyond moon exploration and launched the Viking probes. The first probes to successfully touch down on another planet were charged with exploring the land surface and atmosphere, as well as conducting biological experiments to determine if life exists. Narrated by Orson Welles, this film explores a number of scientific conclusions about the possible existence of extraterrestrial life in the universe.
The mission...
Series
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Chasing the moon reimagines the race to the moon for a new generation, upending much of the mythology surrounding the effort. The series recasts the Space Age as scientific innovation, political calculation, media spectacle, visionary impulses and personal drama. Utilizing overlooked and lost archival material, the film features a cast of characters who played key roles in these historic events.