Manned Spacecraft Technology (1965)

Duration: 21:35

Year Published: 1965

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Produced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, this government film takes a closer look at the complex hardware and technological systems that make manned spaceflight possible. First, the film reviews the preliminary stages of design, development, and manufacturing, emphasizing the need for reliability and testing throughout. Next, it introduces the Mercury and Gemini spacecraft. Finally, the film conducts a thorough examination of the Apollo spacecraft and associated equipment.