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201299 minPGdocumentary

Space Exploration Technology Policy

Spaced Out

201299 minPGdocumentary

Over 400,000 people worked on the Apollo program, which led to the first moon landing in 1969 and significant advancements in space technology.

Space Exploration Technology Policy

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Over 400,000 people worked on the Apollo program, which led to the first moon landing in 1969 and significant advancements in space technology.

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Scott Grenkedirector

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James Vallocast

Greg Maurercast

Michael Wexlercast

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Astronauts and scientists recount their experiences in space in Spaced Out, a 2012 documentary directed by Parthy Baskar. The film covers key milestones in space exploration, including the Apollo moon landings and current missions to Mars. It discusses technological advancements resulting from space research, such as satellite communications and GPS. Through interviews and visuals, the documentary presents the ongoing impact of space exploration on humanity and considers the future of human endeavors beyond Earth.

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