Walter Cronkite's reaction broadcast at Cape Kennedy during the launch of Apollo-4 November 9, 1967.
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SA 201 Saturn-Apollo 201 Liftoff. First launch of a Saturn-IB, February 26, 1966.
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VAB (Vehicle Assembly Building) Noise recorded April 15, 1969.
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Space Age Sound Effects (Reel A) Each excerpt identified by brief introductory narrative. 1. Explorer-I telemetry. 2. Explorer-X telemetry. 3. Pegasus telemetry. 4. Interplanetary Monitoring Platform (IMP). 5. Orbiting Solar Observatory. 6. Orbiting Geophysical Observatory (OGO). 7. Tiros weather satellite T / M. 8. Nimbus satellite telemetry. 9. ESSA I satellite telemetry. 10. Telstar Comm satellite telemetry. 11. Relay Comm satellite telemetry. 12. Syncom Comm satellite telemetry. 13. Mariner-II Venus probe T / M. 14. Mariner-IV Mars probe T / M. 15. Alouette Canadian satellite T / M. 16. Ariel Canadian satellite T / M. 17. Vanguard-I satellite telemetry. 18. X-15 rocket plane engine sound. 19. Mercury / Redstone launch (MR-3). 20. Mercury / Atlas launch (MA-6). 21. Delta rocket launch. 22. Saturn-I launch (SA-1). 23. Gemini / Titan-II launch. 24. Saturn-V (moon rocket) test firing (F-1 engine static test)
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Sound effects from Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston, Texas, Bldg 29, centrifuge. 1. Gimbal cycling (no). 2 and 3. Centrifuge G run at different levels (basic hum, no rotation sound). 3. MASTIF A. air jets B. actual.
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Gemini Docking Simulator sound effects Track A (00:06:21) This is the sound track of a filmed interview with Dr. Joseph Francis Shea. Track B (00:33:33) This seems to be a narrative description of the Apollo Lunar Module Docking Simulator. A radio report (KXYZ Houston, Texas 1320 kHz) on the outbreak of anthrax for the first time in 11 years followed by weather and music (possibly recorded from within an automobile in motion).
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Blockhouse 37 during the launch of SA-5, January 29, 1964. SA-5 was the first launch of the Block II Saturn I rocket. Starts at around T-00:24:00 through launch, staging, comments on the picture from the television camera onboard the S-IV, worries about camera pod ejection, engine cutoff on schedule.
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SA-3 Launch Blockhouse. Saturn-Apollo 3 (SA-3) was the third flight of the Saturn I launch vehicle, the second flight of Project Highwater, November 6, 1962. The is the operations loop from T-00:15:00 to T+00:05:00 minutes.
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Apollo 1 (AS-204) Crew Interviews (Colonel Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee) with Rhett Turner (Voice of America), December 17, 1966.
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Compilation of two NASA sound tracks: 1. Dr. Kurt Debus, director, NASA launch operation center, discusses with the help of models and diagrams, the complexities of the building and operation of Saturn complex 34 compared with smaller rocket launch complexes such as Juno-II, Jupiter C (Chrysler PGM-19), and Redstone (Chrysler PGM-11). The film follows the preparations and launch of a Saturn-I booster. Arrival of the booster stages arrive at the Cape and are erected at Complex 34. Stacking the Saturn-C1. Fueling. Activities inside the launch control blockhouse. Launch. Highwater experiment. Dr. Debus also tells why a newer and larger complex #34 was needed (launch Complex-39 not yet built) to launch the Saturn-C5 (Saturn-V) rockets which will carry men to the moon. 2. Film shows the events leading to the presentation of honorary United States citizenship to Winston Churchill by President John F. Kennedy on April 6, 1963. The live television transmission was sent via Relay satellite from the White House to England.
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Radio spots, from Radio Moscow about Man in space dealing with the April 12, 1961 flight of Yuri Gagarin on Vostok I. Practically all narration. Gargarin's flight. Copied from Radio Moscow. English language broadcast. Comments from various Soviet scientists (English language translations). Review of prior Soviet achievements in space. Comments from Gagarin (English language translation) on the flight. Gagarin's comments on Americas attempts. Soviet experts comment on the flight (English language translation). The effects of powered flight to orbit, weightless and reentry are described. A profile of Yuri Gagarin and his family is given. Gagarin's parents are profiled.
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Radio spots, from Radio Moscow about Man in space, dealing with the August 6, 1961 flight of Gherman Titov in Vostok 2. English language broadcast. Nikita Khrushchev's message to Titov and other congratulatory messages from other world leaders. Review of prior Soviet achievements in space. Excerpts from some of the interviews with Titov. He describes eating, sleeping, exercise, controlling the capsule, radio reception, reentry in space. Also the story of Titov's life. Experts comment on the value of Titov's flight. How the capsule was controlled in orbit.
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Freedom-7, MR-3 countdown, excerpts from the Flight Director's Loop #1. T-180(?) to T-140. 'OK, astronaut on the way.' 'Like to verify pad is safe to receive transfer van.' 'Wind and weather velocity is subsiding.' 'It's looking better.' 'What's your pressure?' (@00:24:00) 'I can't hear you on the G.D. phone.' 'Watch your language we're being recorded everywhere.' arranging parking for the cherry picker.
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Freedom-7, MR-3 countdown excerpts from the Flight Director's Loop #1. Beginning at T-280. Counting (Good). Perform Light Work task. Tiny hold at T-2:40. Lift off and flight through just before splash down.
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Project Mercury MA-6 John Glenn Medical Debriefing (poor quality). Begins with lots of cross talk and an open microphone. Microphone is too far away from the conversation. Some conversation about the sparks / fireflies. Better sound, with some hum, after 13 minutes. Taking physical measurements. Glenn comments on blowing the hatch and hurting his hand. Continuing comments about how much blood is needed.
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Project Mercury MA-6 Astronaut John Glenn Press Tent (reel 6 of 6) .A narrated version of the press conference (for radio broadcast?) Project Mercury MA-6 Astronaut John Glenn Press Tent. Questions and answers continue. Highest cabin temperature, Ophthalmological damage from cosmic rays. Records and photos. Heat shield problems, 'There was a decision to be made,' get more practice, sensations during reentry and the 'fireball.' how large was the view, consumption of attitude control fuel, any differences of flight from the Russian flights, 'fireflies.' colors of sunset, use of the attitude control modes, noise levels in the cabin on orbit, schedule for the next few days and when he will get back back to work. jettison of retropack during reentry, never received. What other personal effects did he carry into orbit. Fingertip lights use. heat shield false signal. Narrator summarizes the conference.
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Press Conference announcement of Deke Slayton's replacement by M. Scott Carpenter March 16, 1962 (3/16/1962). John A. 'Shorty' Powers moderating. Hugh L. Dryden makes opening remarks. Questions from audience.
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Press Conference announcement of Deke Slayton's Replacement by M. Scott Carpenter. John A. 'Shorty' Powers moderating. Mutual Broadcasting System recording of excerpts from the event. Reports of airline crashes, test flight of a Titan-II, Hugh L. Dryden and Deke Slayton comment on the Deke Slayton's replacement by M. Scott Carpenter for the Project Mercury flight (MA-7). Excerpts from Alan B. Shepard's Freedom-7 flight.
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The 9 New Project Gemini Astronauts Press Conference at the University of Houston, Texas, Spetember 17, 1962. John A. "Shorty" Powers introduces Robert Gilruth. Robert Gilruth introduces the nine new astronauts: Mr. Neil A. Armstrong; Major Frank Borman, USAF; Lieutenant Charles Conrad, Jr., (USN); Lieutenant Commander James A. Lovell, (USN); Captain James A. McDivitt, (USAF); Mr. Elliot M. Sea, Jr.; Captain Thomas B. Stafford, (USAF); Captain Edward H. White II, (USAF); Lieutenant Commander John W. Young, (USN). Gilruth explains the necessity for recruiting and selecting more astronauts. The astronauts are photographed. Tape pauses. Stuart Clark describes the astronaut requirements and selection process. Walter C. Williams comments on the role and training of the new astronauts and the role of Donald K. "Deke" Slayton as coordinator of astronaut activities. Questions and answers begin at 11 minutes. Copied from 16mm to 1/4-inch.
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The 9 New Project Gemini Astronauts Press Conference at the University of Houston, Texas September 17, 1962 (9/17/1962). John A. 'Shorty' Powers introduces Robert Gilruth. Questions and answers continue.
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