With an introduction by Walt Disney, this film depicts the development of rockets from the ancient Chinese weapons to modern missiles. Shows how humans may conquer outer space and establish a manned earth satellite. Presents the steps by which we will assault the space barrier and comments on the problems of “weightlessness” in outer space. Includes a clip from Georges Melies “Le Voyage a la lune”.
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ACMI Identifier
006687
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Excerpts
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Guided missiles
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Rockets - History
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Rockets (Aeronautics)
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Study and teaching
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Guided missiles
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Outer space - Exploration
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Rockets - History
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Satellites
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space flight - History
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space sciences
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space sciences - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)