Returns from space

Some of the varied “Spinoff” benefits and products of space research and development are demonstrated. These include use of sensors for monitoring hospital patients, devices which aid the disabled, the uses of freeze-dried foods for campers, new technological tools and materials, and microminiaturisation of electronic components.

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production company

United States. National Aeronautics Space Administration

Duration

00:28:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1966

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

322633

Language

English

Subject categories

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Technology - Social aspects

History → Technology and civilization

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Outer space - Exploration

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space sciences

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space sciences - History

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technological innovations

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology - Social aspects

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology and civilization

Mathematics, Science & Technology → United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1966

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