Episode of Series “21st Century”.
Examines the ways in which scientists simulate the future in order to solve tech;nological problems. Shows the lunar module of the Apollo project that landed on the moon, and demonstrates how the astronauts learned how to manoeuvre and land it. Also shows an airplane landing simulator, and a gymnast who simulates walking on the moon.
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ACMI Identifier
313127
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Technology - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
History → Technology and civilization
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Future life
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Lunar excursion module
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Project Apollo
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Scientific apparatus and instruments
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Scientific recreations
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space sciences
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space sciences - History
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technological innovations
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology - Study and teaching
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology and civilization
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)