Space: What Earthly Use

Duration: 22

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1974

Creator: Paramount Pictures

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Dr. Werner von Braun of NASA and other scientists who are involved in projects of immense potential benefit to mankind are introduced as that question is asked and answered with dramatic examples of the results and benefits already gained from space exploration. Scenes filmed within NASA laboratories and taken from patrolling satellites are included. The film also stars Hugh O'Brian and Jonathan Winters., This production is hosted by, then popular movie star, Hugh O'Brien. In partnership with Paramount Pictures, Mr O'Brien presents the advancements through NASA research and promises for our future. Jonathan Winters contributes providing examples of nay-sayers throughout history that explorations and inventions will not have benefit. Interview with Dr. Werner Van Braun provides steadfast explanation and proof that contributions from NASA are worthwhile and absolutely necessary. One key example made is harnessing thermal energy to stop our dependency on fossil fuels.

Complete Record: Dr. Werner von Braun of NASA and other scientists who are involved in projects of immense potential benefit to mankind are introduced as that question is asked and answered with dramatic examples of the results and benefits already gained from space exploration. Scenes filmed within NASA laboratories and taken from patrolling satellites are included. The film also stars Hugh O'Brian and Jonathan Winters., This production is hosted by, then popular movie star, Hugh O'Brien. In partnership with Paramount Pictures, Mr O'Brien presents the advancements through NASA research and promises for our future. Jonathan Winters contributes providing examples of nay-sayers throughout history that explorations and inventions will not have benefit. Interview with Dr. Werner Van Braun provides steadfast explanation and proof that contributions from NASA are worthwhile and absolutely necessary. One key example made is harnessing thermal energy to stop our dependency on fossil fuels.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.