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Launching of SNAP (Systems Nuclear Auxiliary Power) 9A generators in space.
Rocket carrying SNAP (Systems Nuclear Auxiliary Power) 9A generator is launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. SNAP-9A generator in space center and men working. By animation it is explained how satellite operations are carried out in space by making use of chemical and solar energies but with limitations. It is further explained how SNAP-9A generators work by means of nuclear energy. Animated versions of Thermocouple and Radioisotopes are shown. Shows Atomic Energy Commission men working and Nuclear generators installed at two different sites on earth.
Launch of Systems Nuclear Auxiliary Power 9A generator after successful tests.
Technicians work at AEC (Atomic Energy Commission) facility on SNAP (Systems Nuclear Auxiliary Power) generators to be launched in June and November months of year 1961. Design of SNAP generator is explained and shows generators at a pole and carried by a rocket in space. SNAP 9A modified by an added AC-DC converter. AEC personnel in fields to test missile launch effects of SNAP 9A. Simulated missile explosions are carried out to check if fuel capsule can withstand fire and explosions. After successful tests, SNAP 9A is launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
CH-3 plane in flight for rescue operations after a B-52 crash on Elephant Mountain, Maine.
Ground and air search operations for missing crewmen of a Strategic Air Command (SAC) B-52 aircraft of 99th Bomb Wing. The plane crashed against the side of Elephant Mountain, Maine. CH-3 plane in flight above search area. Lake, Elephant Mountain and snow covered crash area in view. Pilots of CH-3 plane Lieutenant Edward L Heft and Captain Kenneth L Winden scan terrain for survivors. Smoke signals on crash area.
Investigation team examines the scattered wreckage of B-52 crash on Elephant Mountain, Maine.
Ground and air search operations for missing crewmen of a Strategic Air Command (SAC) B-52 aircraft of 99th Bomb Wing. The plane crashed against the side of Elephant Mountain, Maine. Men wearing snow shoes walk to B-52 wreckage. Investigation team examines the scattered wreckage. CH-3 plane in flight above search area. CH-3 circles around the woods. Military men and operator boarding Bombardier Ski-Doo snow sleds. Personnel wearing snowshoes use radio equipment.
Air search operations for B-52 crash on Elephant Mountain, Maine.
Ground and air search operations for missing crewmen of a Strategic Air Command (SAC) B-52 aircraft of 99th Bomb Wing. The plane crashed against the side of Elephant Mountain, Maine. Military men stand around HH-43B helicopter on snow covered ramp. Rotors of the helicopter turn. Helicopters in the background. Pilot and co-pilot search over lake and mountain. Helicopter crewmen in rear of helicopter look out. Two men in basket hoisted inside helicopter.
Admiral Robert and Admiral Smith give a speech during Change of command ceremony at Naval Headquarters in Virginia.
Change of command ceremony at Naval Headquarters in Virginia. Admiral Robert gives a brief speech. Naval officers seated on chairs with their wives. Admiral Smith gives a speech on stage during the ceremony. Naval staff fires artillery.