Apollo 17: On the Shoulders of Giants

Synopsis

The final moon mission (launched 6 Dec 1972) was notable for the discovery of orange-coloured soil. The film includes activity at the ground centres, with specialists’ comments on both the mission and future developments (including the eventual voyage beyond the solar system to seek another planet Earth).

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 29 min.

Year of production

1973

Availability

out of distribution; 1995 sale: £11 (+VAT + p&p)

Notes

This footage is also available as part of a separate video compilation entitled NASA - THE BIG MISSIONS.

Subjects

Space science

Keywords

moon; space exploration; space technology

Sponsor

Name

NASA

Web

http://www.nasa.gov/ External site opens in new window

Notes

use for National Aeronautics & Space Administration

Name

United States Information Agency

Distributor

Name

British Interplanetary Society

Email

mail@bis-spaceflight.com

Web

http://www.bis-spaceflight.com/salesB.htm External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7735 3160

Address

27-29 South Lambeth Road
London
SW8 1SZ

Name

CCK Video Services Ltd

Phone

020 7495 7005

Fax

020 7409 1808

Address

LONDON
W1Y 1RB