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STS-69 Crew Training: Spartan Contingency Training

STS-69 Crew Training: Spartan Contingency Training in the WETF – NASA (June 14, 1995) This 17-minute video shows the Spartan Contingency Training in the WETF (Weightless Environment Training Facility) for the STS-69 crew. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. sts-69-crew-training-spartan-contingency-training

Apollo 11 : The Eagle Has Landed

Apollo 11 : The Eagle Has Landed Presents highlights of the flight of Apollo 11, from the launching of the Saturn V-Apollo vehicle, through the exploration of the lunar surface, to the safe return of the astronauts to earth. Uses motion pictures, still pictures, and television transmissions to show the actual exploration of the moon. […]

25 Years of Progress, Episode 6: Around The Moon

In 1967, during a preflight test of the Apollo spacecraft, a fire erupts in the command module which kills three astronauts. As a result of the tragedy, the Apollo spacecraft is redesigned. In 1968 the Apollo program gains momentum with four flights: two unmanned and two manned. Apollo 8 astronauts circle the Moon 10 times. […]

Kentucky Pioneers

Follows pioneer families along wilderness road to Kentucky. Shows their schools, recreation and everyday tasks, such as weaving, soap-making, cooking, carpentry and candle-making. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. kentucky-pioneers-2

A Car is Born

Shows how the modern automotive assembly line absorbs 15,000 parts from foundries, glass plants, engine plants, stamping plants and other manufacturing facilities, and produces a precision machine. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. a-car-is-born

Introduction To Biology

Presents an overview of the field of biology for prospective and beginning pupils. Discusses botany and zoology as the two major areas, uses animation to show some of the fundamentals of how plants and animals live and applies biology to everyday life. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. introduction-to-biology

Power Of Plants, The

Uses time-lapse photography to show the physical power of plants in their efforts to receive sunlight and fulfill their growth. Experiments show how plant fiber can hold more weight than copper wire; tendrils can support a plant vertically and seedlings can move barriers laid on top of them. Demonstrates how a plant draws water up […]

Man Who Missed His Breakfast (1940s ca.)

This film begins with a family about to eat breakfast. To keep track of their nutrition, the family has a chart to keep track of whether or not everyone finishes their meals. An expected visitor for the morning’s breakfast, Uncle Bill, a military spy with an eye out for Soviets, misses breakfast. We rejoin the […]

As Others See Us (1953)

Discusses manners for young people, pointing out that good manners are based on consideration for others, and common sense. Illustrates correct etiquette for teenagers for formal an informal gatherings, when eating in the school cafeteria, and when making and receiving an introduction. Includes hints on table setting and table manners.. Discusses manners for young people, […]