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Lunar Mars Exploration (1990)

This 10-minute video collage begins with photos from Apollo 17’s mission to the moon. The voice of astronaut Eugene Cernan is heard saying “we leave as we came and god willing we shall return”. Next an except from President H.W. Bush’s speech about the plans for the future of manned exploration and permanent settlement in […]

Apollo Atmospheric Entry Phase

Apollo Atmospheric Entry Phase – NASA This video explains the geometry of return trajectory and reentry into the Earth’s atmosphere by the Apollo spacecraft, as well as the problems involved and the methods and actions for overcoming these problems. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. apollo-atmospheric-entry-phase

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. […]

Busy Day Ahead

Busy Day Ahead – NASA Features Captain James Lovell, the President’s advisor on physical fitness, comparing the astronauts’ training program with the exercise program for the average American. Encourages and motivates the viewers to start a program of exercise and fitness. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. busy-day-ahead

Fly Me To The Moon And Back

Fly Me To The Moon And Back – NASA Discusses the complexity of planning a trajectory for a lunar mission, including mission analysis, mission operation plan and real time support for the missions operations control room. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. fly-me-to-the-moon-and-back

Flying The Apollo Missions, Part 1

The third lecture in the Apollo 20th Anniversary Celebration Speaker’s Series. Held July 19, 1989 at the Johnson Space Center. Presentations by former flight directors Glynn Lunney, Stephen Bales, Gerald Griffin, and Cliff Charlesworth. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. flying-the-apollo-missions-part-1

Return To Space: STS-26 (1988)

Shuttle Mission STS-26 of Discovery was the first space shuttle flight after the Challenger tragedy in 1986. This 14-minute video outlines the preparations made by NASA and the STS-26 astronauts for the return to space. It contains excellent footage of astronaut training as well as shuttle launches and EVAs. The astronauts include Frederick Hauck, Richard […]

Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Facts, Part C (1975)

The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) was the first human spaceflight mission conducted jointly by two nations. A Russian Soyuz launched on July 15, 1975, followed by the U.S. Apollo launch on the same day. The two craft docked on July 17, and joint operations were conducted for two full days. Both spacecraft landed safely and […]

[Part Three]

You’ve found Parts One and Two of that video on YouTube but can’t seem to find Part Three. We’ll we’ve found it! It was on an unmarked reel of 16mm film. It answers all the questions brought up in the first two parts and has a surprise ending. You’re welcome! Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. […]

Choosing for Happiness [excerpt]

Premarital advice for young women. Points out character traits that are important to look for when evaluating a marriage partner. Stresses the importance of self-analysis, the possibility of making certain changes in oneself and fewer demands on other people, and accepting in a marriage partner those basic attributes which cannot be changed. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for […]