Activities of Apollo 204 review board at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in United States after Apollo 1 disaster. Technicians uncouple Apollo service module from spacecraft lunar module adapter, using cranes and other specialized equipment.
Apollo 204 review board at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in United States. Investigators examine wrecked parts of the Apollo 1 command module using magnifying glass and lights. They hold intense discussions as they work.
NASA Administrator James Webb and Associate Administrators Robert Seamans and George Mueller, appear before U.S. senators during the Senatorial Space Hearing in Washington DC. Senator Howard Cannon and Senator Thomas Young converse with the NASA officials and make notes. Senator Holland can also be seen.
Senate hearing about NASA Space Program in Washington DC. NASA Administrator James Webb and Associate Administrator Robert Seamans listen as Associate Administrator George Mueller describes Astronaut clothing materials to the Senate Panel. He passes around a sock made from a special material and a packet of layered materials used in Astronaut clothing. Senator Dodd and Senator Cannon attempt to set one sample on fire but it remains unburnt. Senator Cannon then Examines the next sample passed to him. Senator Thomas Young and Senator Stennis are also present in the session.
A scientist makes a presentation of Project MX770 showing coverage of model and various phases of missile development from 1946-1951. Development of NATIV (NORTH AMERICAN TEST INSTRUMENTATION VEHICLE) missile is between 1946-47 while NAVAHO is developed between 1948-49.The presentation shows the pulling of test vehicle under launching tower and its vertical position. A technician ties guide wires near the top of the missile.The missile is fired. Graphical presentation shows the parabolic pathway of missile showing altitude of 400mt and speed of mach8 (2722.32m/s). The firing range of Navaho is 3000mt from surface to surface.The missile uses Ramjet engines. Models of three missiles are also shown.
The U.S. Navy submarine, USS George Washington (SSBN-598) fires a ballistic missile, in the Atlantic test range, while submerged. It is seen underwater. The missile leaves the submarine and air bubbles are seen as the missile rises.
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