From the Earth to the Moon [videorecording (DVD)].

From the Earth to the Moon [videorecording (DVD)].

Publication Date
2005

Publication Information
[New York] : HBO Video,

Physical Description
5 videodiscs (ca. 720 min.)

Subject Term
Space flights.
 
Space flight to the moon -- History.

Geographic Term
Outer space -- Exploration -- History.

Additional Contributors
Hanks, Tom.
 
Chaikin, Andrew, 1956-

Performer
Tom Hanks.

Summary
Tells the dramatic story of the Apollo missions and their heroic astronauts. Go from President John F. Kennedy's historic speech to the manned space missions and through to the defining moment of the space program - putting a man on the moon. These are the stories of the men, women and children who lived, breathed and manufactured from the power of human will, one of the greatest achievements in the history of mankind.

Language
English

ISBN
9780783128429

General Note
DVD.
 
Based in part on the book "A man on the Moon" by Andrew Chaikin.
 
Originally broadcast on HBO television in 1998.
 
Special features: A brief history of famous astronomers; behind-the-scenes featurette; special effects featurette; President John F. Kennedy's historic speech to Congress on May 25, 1961; Out of this Solar System: a glimpse at galaxies, black holes and stars outside our solar system; history of the Moon: the origin and evolution of the earth's moon; The Space Race: a timeline of the USA and USSR space programs.
 
Rated TVPG.

Language Note
Languages: English, French, Spanish.


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