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1980s Drug PSAs

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:51:34 +0000

During the “Just Say No” era, from 1984 until 1987.

Liftoff to Learning: Lets Talk Robotics

admin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:50:07 +0000

This episode of Liftoff to Learning examines some of NASA’s robotic research and how robots are used in space exploration. Classroom scenes show robot study at the intermediate and high school level.

Liftoff to Learning: Go For EVA

admin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:43:33 +0000

In this video, Astronauts from STS-37 demonstrate how spacesuits allow astronauts to operate scientific apparatus, assemble equipment, pilot the Manned Maneuvering Unit, take pictures, and service satellites and space hardware.
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Assignment: Spacelab

admin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:37:48 +0000

In this episode of Liftoff to Learning the astronauts of STS-58 show how the unique microgravity environment of Earth orbit is used for scientific experiments. They explain how the rules of scientific experimentation and safety that apply to research on Earth also apply to astronauts in space. The program is intended for grades 5-8.

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Liftoff to Learning: Geography from Space

admin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:29:54 +0000

Liftoff to Learning’s Geography From Space episode takes students on a video tour of Earth’s surface as seen from outer space. It uses animation and computer graphics to teach the way altitude affects perspective. The episode then develops into a travelogue on some of Earth’s continents as seen from space. This episode is hosted by astronauts from STS-59. Target grade level is K-8.
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Liftoff to Learning: Space Basics

admin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:23:48 +0000

Astronauts from STS-41 try to answer four basic questions about spaceflight: How do spacecraft travel into space? How do spacecraft remain in orbit? Why do astronauts float in space? How do spacecraft return to Earth? This Liftoff to Learning program is intended for grades 5-8.

Life and the solar system : the CRAF and Cassini missions (1989)

admin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:23:34 +0000

Describes plans for two unmanned missions to land probes on the surface of a comet and Saturn’s moon, Titan. These probes, CRAF (Comet Rendezvous Asteroid Flyby) and Cassini, will study organic chemicals and chemical reactions to learn about the life-forming chemical reactions that caused life to occur on Earth.

Field Testing Steel Shot (1980)

theavgeeks — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:37:45 +0000

Illustrates field testing of steel shot in shotguns, which can be used instead of conventional lead shot, by hunters in order to avoid lead poisoning in waterfowl.

Voyager Science Summary

Internet Archive - Collection: avgeeks — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 02:51:48 +0000

opportunity was seized, as the spacecraft photographed our Developed by Solar System Visualization Program for a press conference on June 6, 1990, presented by Dr. Edward Stone. Includes: VOYAGER – A RETROSPECTIVE, 4:23 (Stand-alone production with narration) This production was produced to depict the success of the Voyager spacecrafts as demonstrated by the data that was beamed back from the most distant corners of our solar system. From Voyager 1’s vantage point a rare solar system. The following segments are recent manipulations of Voyager data (music only): THE SOLAR SYSTEM, 2:47 VOYAGER 1 AND 2 OUTER PLANET ATMOSPHERES, 3:26 SHALLOW WATER MODEL, 1:15 NEPTUNE’S ATMOSPHERE, 1:50 NEPTUNE KIDA VORTEX MODEL, 0:53 NEPTUNE’S CRESCENT, 2:00 MAGNETIC FIELD OF JUPITER, 0:29 MAGNETIC FIELD OF URANUS, 0:53 EARTH’S MOON, 1:14 GANYMEDE, 0:42 ENCELADUS, 0:36 TRITON, 1:11 IO, 1:23 THE SOLAR SYSTEM, 2:47

Haunted Mouth, The

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:04:43 +0000

In a haunted house, the invisible spirit of plaque (voiced by Cesar Romero) – which evidently has the ability to possess rocking chairs – warns children against the dangers of not brushing and flossing.

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B-1b, The (1980s)

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:59:19 +0000

Released before the B1B was in regular service, this is a combination advertisement of new cold war defense strategies, a history of manned bombers programs and promotion for the then expanding status of manned bomber capabilities. Numerous scenes of cockpit interiors, take offs, landings, and aerial to aerial views.

Color, w/ B&W archival scenes noted.

Key words:

B-52, XB70, B1B, B1A, FB1- 11,
Doolittle’s Raiders, Cold war defense, Bomber, airplane manufacturing, government contracts, USAF, Air Force, Palmdale CA,

( ca: Between 1982 and 1985? )

MS aerial to aerial down angle view of B-52 over fields, at low altitude cut to

B1A footage: 1:20
Triad of cold war defense. SPECIAL EFFECT- 3 screens in one: top center: B1B in flight, camera moves in as plane approaches, Lower L silo launch lower R, underwater missile launch. Silo and under water images montage. 3 :14

ICBM , in silo then launch 2:44
missile lunch- from submarine to above surface 2 57
Plattsburgh AFB, NY scramble exercise FB1-11 3:49

arial view of desert camo B1B on tarmac 5:11, 5: 51

phased array radar closeups 6:03
ALQ161 avionics

Tail mounted camera footage, in low altitude flight 7:15

up angle into (empty) weapons bays 813, 8:22 9:27

B1B with full payload arrayed on tarmac 8 53

B52 releasing payload 9:09 9-14

aerial view of VietNam bombardment

B/W B 25s arrayed on flight deck, in flight, dropping payload ( VO id’s Doolittle’s Raiders’ and 30 Seconds over Tokyo) (WWII footage) 9:30

aerial refueling, from fueling source and in profile 10:16
Palmdale, CA assembly plant 10:46
Rockwell, GE engines, Boeing offensive avionics AIL, division of Eaton for defensive avionics 11:33

unveiling ceremony, B1B rolls out from hanger in front of audience; standing ovation 11:58

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[Swimming Sperm]

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:54:05 +0000

Microscopic footage of mammalian swimming sperm.