An introduction to planetary exploration and scientific satellite research considered for the 1970’s. Briefly describes plans for Mariner flybys of Mars, Pioneer studies of Jupiter, landings of unmanned Viking spacecraft on Mars, a grand tour of the outer planets, and solar and other astronomy research.
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ACMI Identifier
009600
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Astronautics
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Astronomy
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Jupiter (Planet)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Mars (Planet)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Outer space - Exploration
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Planets - Exploration
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Scientific expeditions
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Scientific satellites
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Solar system
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)