| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 100 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD. |
| Performer |
Narrator: Scott Glenn. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Jerry Hattan ; editor, Tony Bacon. |
| Note |
Originally broadcast on the History Channel. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| Summary |
In 1969, the engineers of Mission Control assume that America's great push will continue: a moon base, shuttle, space station, manned flights to Mars... But as a growing number of political, social and economic problems vie for the nation's attention - and money - Congress, Presidents, and the American public is not so sure. Is manned space flight really worth the cost? Is it worth the risk? To some, answers to these questions remain unclear even today. But for legendary flight director Gene Kranz and the men and women of Mission Control, there is no doubt. Despite waning public support and shrinking budgets, they still have a job to do, a job where lives hang in the balance and there is no room for error. This video tells the little-known story of America's post-Apollo space program, from the point of view of the engineers of Mission Control. Through their experiences, we get a first hand look at life inside Mission Control, as these driven engineers continue to push the boundaries of spaceflight from 1972 into the new century. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Manned space flight -- History.
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Manned space flight -- Systems engineering -- United States -- History.
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United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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Kranz, Gene.
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| Added Author |
DeNooyer, Rushmore.
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Wolfinger, Kirk.
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Glenn, Scott, 1942-
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Arts and Entertainment Network.
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History Channel (Television network)
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New Video Group.
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| Added Title |
Failure is not an option 2 |
| Standard No. |
733961744361 |
| Music No. |
AAE-74436 A&E Television Networks |
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