Saturday, April 4th TV listings for C-SPAN 2 HD
The History of the Space Program
In 1957, the beeps from Sputnik, a small Russian satellite, sent the USSR & US into a space race. Teasel Muir-Harmony of the Air & Space Museum chronicles the history of space travel and how the U.S. landed on the Moon and how we're going back in 20.
Reel America Science Reporter -- Suited for Space -- 1966
NASA looks at the development of space suits beginning with the Mercury program and up until 1966 in anticipation of the Apollo moon landings.
Q & A Former NASA Flight Director Eugene Kranz on the History of America's Space Program
Eugene Gene Kranz shares stories from his 34 years at NASA's Mission Control, beginning in 1960 with his work on Project Mercury, the first American human spaceflight program and later as flight director for NASA's Gemini and Apollo programs.
History of the Space Program in Photos
"American History TV" chronicles the Gemini, Mercury, and Apollo programs through some photographs of NASA's space program; author of "Gemini and Mercury Remastered," Andy Saunders discusses Earthrise, the Moon landings, and the Apollo 13.
Q & A Air & Space Museum's Teasel Muir-Harmony on the History of the U.S. Space Program
The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum's Teasel Muir-Harmony discusses the history of the U.S. space program, from the creation of NASA in 1958 to Neil Armstrong walking on the moon in 1969, and the missions that followed.
Reel America Houston, We've Got a Problem
On April 11, 1970, Apollo 13 blasted off on what was to be the third NASA mission to land humans on the moon, but a crisis nearly left the three astronauts stranded in space.
Career of Former NASA Flight Director Gerald Griffin
American History TV interviews former NASA flight director Gerald Griffin on his career in the American space program from the Gemini program to the Shuttle missions. He worked with NASA from 1964-1986.
Reel America Skylab Mission New
This NASA film showcases the Skylab space station mission that ran from 1973 to 1974. Astronaut crews conducted scientific experiments on board Skylab to test whether humans could live and work in space.
C-SPAN Tours the National Air & Space Museum
C-SPAN tours the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C., where we look at Apollo 11's lunar lander, Charles Lindbergh's plane that flew across the Atlantic, the X-15 that Neil Armstrong flew, and much more.
Reel America Reel America Voyager II's Rendezvous With Saturn 1986
A U.S. Information Agency video from 1986 shows discoveries photographed by Voyager II as the satellite makes its closest approach to Saturn in August 1981.
Reel America Planet Mars - 1979 NASA Film
1979 NASA film about the history of efforts to explore Mars including the 1964-1971 Mariner fly-bys and the Viking landings in 1976.
Reel America Women Working in NASA's Space Program - 1981
Narrated by Ricardo Montalban, this 1981 NASA film features women employed by NASA in a variety of specialized fields.
People and events that help document the American story.
History of the Space Shuttle Program New
C-SPAN's American History TV visits the Air & Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center to get an up-close look at the Space Shuttle Discovery and explore the history of the shuttle program.
Reel America Space Shuttle -- Mission to the Future -- 1981
A NASA film explains the space shuttle program using a simulated flight of Columbia and emphasizes international cooperation in the program.
Reel America NASA -- The 25th Year -- 1983
A 1983 NASA film documents the history of the space agency's achievements from its Oct. 1, 1958 beginning through several early space shuttle missions.
Reel America Space Shuttle -- A Remarkable Flying Machine
A NASA documentary covers the April 12, 1981, launch of the first space shuttle, Columbia.
Pres. Reagan Address on 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion
On January 28th, 1986, President Reagan addressed the nation following the loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Earlier that day, the Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven crew members.
C-SPAN Interviews Astronaut on International Space Station
Commander Steven Swanson talks by video from the International Space Station.
The History of the Space Program
In 1957, the beeps from Sputnik, a small Russian satellite, sent the USSR & US into a space race. Teasel Muir-Harmony of the Air & Space Museum chronicles the history of space travel and how the U.S. landed on the Moon and how we're going back in 20.
History of the Space Program in Photos
"American History TV" chronicles the Gemini, Mercury, and Apollo programs through some photographs of NASA's space program; author of "Gemini and Mercury Remastered," Andy Saunders discusses Earthrise, the Moon landings, and the Apollo 13.
History of the Space Shuttle Program
C-SPAN's American History TV visits the Air & Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center to get an up-close look at the Space Shuttle Discovery and explore the history of the shuttle program.
Reel America Houston, We've Got a Problem
On April 11, 1970, Apollo 13 blasted off on what was to be the third NASA mission to land humans on the moon, but a crisis nearly left the three astronauts stranded in space.
Career of Former NASA Flight Director Gerald Griffin
American History TV interviews former NASA flight director Gerald Griffin on his career in the American space program from the Gemini program to the Shuttle missions. He worked with NASA from 1964-1986.
Reel America 1976 Air & Space Museum Dedication Ceremony
President Gerald Ford gives remarks and presides over a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the Air & Space Museum on the National Mall.
C-SPAN Tours the National Air & Space Museum
C-SPAN tours the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C., where we look at Apollo 11's lunar lander, Charles Lindbergh's plane that flew across the Atlantic, the X-15 that Neil Armstrong flew, and much more.
Reel America Planet Mars - 1979 NASA Film
1979 NASA film about the history of efforts to explore Mars including the 1964-1971 Mariner fly-bys and the Viking landings in 1976.
Reel America Women Working in NASA's Space Program - 1981
Narrated by Ricardo Montalban, this 1981 NASA film features women employed by NASA in a variety of specialized fields.
Reel America Space Shuttle -- Mission to the Future -- 1981
A NASA film explains the space shuttle program using a simulated flight of Columbia and emphasizes international cooperation in the program.
Reel America Space Shuttle -- A Remarkable Flying Machine
A NASA documentary covers the April 12, 1981, launch of the first space shuttle, Columbia.
Reel America NASA -- The 25th Year -- 1983
A 1983 NASA film documents the history of the space agency's achievements from its Oct. 1, 1958 beginning through several early space shuttle missions.
The History of the Space Program
In 1957, the beeps from Sputnik, a small Russian satellite, sent the USSR & US into a space race. Teasel Muir-Harmony of the Air & Space Museum chronicles the history of space travel and how the U.S. landed on the Moon and how we're going back in 20.
History of the Space Shuttle Program
C-SPAN's American History TV visits the Air & Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center to get an up-close look at the Space Shuttle Discovery and explore the history of the shuttle program.
Anand Gopal, Days of Love and Rage New
New Yorker writer Anand Gopal tells the story of six fighters who participated in the revolt against the government of Bashar al-Assad during Syria's civil war.