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202316 minPGdocumentary

1969: A Sceptic's View of the Space RACE

202316 minPGdocumentary

James Cameron examines NASA's ambitious manned space program in Houston, questioning the motivations behind the race to land a man on the moon.

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1969: A Sceptic's View of the Space RACE

2023• 16 minPG

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James Cameron examines NASA's ambitious manned space program in Houston, questioning the motivations behind the race to land a man on the moon.

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James Cameron examines the American manned space program from Houston, Texas, the heart of NASA. Through a critical lens, he explores the complexities of computers, rocket science, and the immense financial resources dedicated to the mission of landing a man on the moon. Cameron raises essential questions about the motivations behind this monumental endeavor, challenging viewers to consider the underlying reasons for such a historic pursuit. This clip is part of "Cameron Country: Nobody Ever Asks Why," originally aired on July 12, 1969.

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