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For All Mankind (1989)

OpenM1nd — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:53:15 +0000

For All Mankind is a 1989 documentary film documenting the Apollo missions of NASA. It was directed by Al Reinert. Music for the film was originally composed in 1983 by Brian Eno and released as an album entitled Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks. By the time of the film’s release in 1989, some of the album

Biography Carl Sagan (1987)

DeadSociety — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:55:02 +0000

Carl Edward Sagan (1934–1996) born Nov. 9, 1934, Brooklyn, N.Y., U.S. – died Dec. 20, 1996, Seattle, Wash.) American astronomer and science writer. After obtaining his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 1960, Sagan taught at the University of California, Berkeley, and at Harvard University and was an astrophysicist at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory

The Challenger Disaster and Investigation (1986)

OpenM1nd — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:47:53 +0000

On the 28th Jan. 1986, 73 seconds after launch – NASA shuttle Challenger blew up. Those who were lost – Dick Scobee, Judith Resnik, Ronald McNair, Michael J Smith, Elison Onizuka, Gregory Jarvis and Christa McAuliffe. Autoplay Quality set to: LOWEST QUALiTY [CHANGE] Streaming-Madness.net – Watch Top Documentaries Online

Cosmic Journeys – 09 – The Incredible Journey of Apollo 12 (2009)

OpenM1nd — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:43:31 +0000

It’s the ultimate buddy movie. Forty years ago, on November 19, 1969, astronauts Pete Conrad and Alan Bean landed on the moon in one of the most important of the Apollo flights. This video shows them making a pinpoint landing on a treacherous lunar surface, finding rocks, and generally having a blast. The program features

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Moon

OpenM1nd — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:04:08 +0000

If it wasn’t possible to better the Soviets in the space race, which was really a race of technology armaments, what could be done? How could America offset the threat of superior weaponry? Throughout the history of rivalry and war, astute generals of lesser armies than their counterparts have used deceit and misinformation as a

Astrospies (2008)

OpenM1nd — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:51:04 +0000

Millions remember the countdowns, launchings, splashdowns, and parades as the U.S. raced the USSR to the moon in the 1960s. But few know that both countries also ran parallel space programs. Whose covert goal was to launch military astronauts on spying missions. In this program, NOVA delves into the untold story of this top-secret space

Prehistoric Astronomers (2009)

OpenM1nd — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:48:41 +0000

For the last 20 years, Chantal Jègues-Wolkiewiez, an independent astronomer and ethnologist, has lead a rigorous investigation to prove a theory about the origins of astronomy. It is commonly known that 35,000 years ago, Man was brutish and primitive and his main activities were copulation, hunting and gathering. But what if this Prehistoric Man were

Apollo 11: Original Footage, 16mm Onboard Film (1969)

OpenM1nd — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:32:15 +0000

Film taken includes scenes taken out Lunar Module (LM) window documenting lunar surface Extravehicular Activity (EVA) and LM ascent, rendezvouz and maneuver for docking during lunar orbit. Also includes views from the Lunar Module (LM) during descent and landing on moon, Neil Armstrong descending to lunar surface, scenes out LM window during ascent and approach

Apollo 8: Original Mission Footage (1968)

OpenM1nd — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:25:03 +0000

Dec 21, 1968: This voyage, manned by astronauts Frank Borman, James A. Lovell, and William A. Anders, was man’s first to another celestial body, and included an orbit around the Moon on Christmas Day, 1968. Enjoy the Original Apollo 8 Mission Footage. Apollo 8 was the first human spaceflight mission to escape from the gravitational

The Flight of Apollo 11 (1969)

OpenM1nd — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:09:06 +0000

This presents the story of the first Moon landing in July 1969. Depicts the principal events of the mission, from the launching through the postrecovery activities of astronauts Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins. NASA Documentary about Apollo 11 mission. Through television, motion pictures, and still photography, the program provides an “eyewitness” perspective of the Apollo 11

Apollo 11 – Partialy Restored Footage (1969)

OpenM1nd — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:05:45 +0000

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11, NASA released partially restored video of a series of 15 memorable moments from the July 20 moonwalk. The source material for the restoration project is the best of the available broadcast-format video. Lowry Digital, Burbank, Calif., is significantly enhancing the video using the company’s proprietary software technology

Apollo 11 – Press Conference after Mission (1969)

OpenM1nd — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:57:16 +0000

The Apollo 11 Press Conference. August 12, 1969. Houston, Texas The Apollo 11 mission landed the first humans on the Moon. This is the Original Footage of the Press Conference recorded on August 12, 1969.. Press Conference after Mission Streaming-Madness.net // Watch enlightening documentaries online!

Apollo 11 – Original Mission Footage (1969)

OpenM1nd — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:48:11 +0000

The Apollo 11 mission landed the first humans on the Moon. Launched on July 16, 1969, the third lunar mission of NASA’s Apollo Program was crewed by Commander Neil Alden Armstrong, … … Command Module Pilot Michael Collins, and Lunar Module Pilot Edwin Eugene ‘Buzz’ Aldrin, Jr. On July 20, Armstrong and Aldrin became the

Apollo 7 – Original Mission Footage (1967)

OpenM1nd — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:29:38 +0000

Apollo 7 was the first manned mission in the Apollo programme to be launched. It was an 11day Earth-orbital mission, the first manned launch of the Saturn IB launch vehicle, and the first 3-man American space mission. After the January 1967 Apollo launch pad fire, the Apollo command module had been extensively redesigned. Schirra, who

Apollo 11 – The Untold Story

OpenM1nd — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:17:27 +0000

Florida July of 1969 the early morning calm is rocked by a massive explosion. The blast as powerful as two hundred tons of TNT heralds the start of one of the greatest accomplishment in history. The first mission to the Moon. We all think we know the tale of Apollo 11 triumphant success. But behind

400 Years of the Telescope – A journey of science, technology and thought (2009)

OpenM1nd — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:09:59 +0000

Panoramic visuals, cutting-edge technologies and introspective contemplations position 400 Years of the Telescope as the must-see cinematic feature for the International Year of Astronomy in 2009. Beautifully photographed in 4K resolution digital cinematography, the film is a visually stunning chronicle of the history of the telescope from the time of Galileo, its profound impact upon

Apollo 13 Documentary

OpenM1nd — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:27:00 +0000

April 13th 1970 – Two hundred thousand miles away from Earth. A violent explosion tears through fragile skin of Apollo 13 destroying life support, guidance and power systems. Three astronauts are stranded in space with oxygen running out. Man space flight worst nightmare comes true. This is the story of mans greatest rescue in history.

Galileo’s Battle For The Heavens (2002)

OpenM1nd — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:41:12 +0000

In this two-hour special, NOVA celebrates the story of the father of modern science and his struggle to get Church authorities to accept the truth of his astonishing discoveries. The program is based on Dava Sobel’s bestselling book, Galileo’s Daughter, which reveals a new side to the famously stubborn scientist—that his closest confidante was his