Manned Space Flight Progress Report, No. 29 - May-August 1970

Duration: 19:12

Year Published: 1970

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Produced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, this government film looks at the progress made by the manned spaceflight program from May to August 1970. With the manufacture and testing of Apollo equipment approaching an end, this report marked the last in a series of films about the program. The film begins by highlighting some of the overlooked contributions of Projects Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo, such as the bolstering of the United States’ prestige abroad and the creation of new products and businesses. It next details objectives of the upcoming Skylab program, shifting from the creation to the utilization of basic capability. After outlining scientific findings from the first two lunar-landing missions and some of the questions about the Moon that remain, the film finally describes preparations for the final four Apollo missions, including testing of the Lunar Roving Vehicle.