If you’ve got a spare 45 minutes and want to take a look back at the Apollo missions to the Moon, this documentary, ‘Journey To The Moon: The Apollo Story’ is well worth it. The film chronicles the Apollo program from its inception in 1961 through Apollo 11’s successful moon landing to the final mission, Apollo 17, which took place 39 years ago this week. You’ll see original footage (and those simple 1960’s era animations that showed how lunar orbit insertion and rendezvous and docking would work) and hear from the astronauts themselves.
Addendum — Sorry, everyone — I didn’t realize this film doesn’t have any viewing rights outside the US when I posted it. I would recommend what Eric posted below, “When We Left Earth” as a good (and longer!) substitute as a great look back at the Apollo missions.
Sadly not available outside of the US, which is a shame because it sounds quite interesting.
I didn’t see this same documentary on youtube, but here is a link to a similar movie I really enjoyed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIRd2MeHtIE
Thanks Eric, I’ll check that out! 🙂
Sorry, everyone — I didn’t realize this film didn’t have any viewing rights outside the US when I posted it. I would recommend what Eric posted below, “When We Left Earth” as a good (and longer!) substitute as a great look back at the Apollo missions:
same here 🙁
Ironically, I can’t see it either. Stupid region restrictions.
Same here.. 🙁 🙁
Blocked for my region
Can not see it in the UK
This is a neat little film – with limited narrative chatter and long extended film footage.
Highly recommend.
Astro Joe
Oh, well. I was really interested in this film. But unfortunately it’s blocked in my region. 🙁
OK, I have found it here without restrictions (at least for me): http://video.nz.msn.com/watch/video/a-look-back-at-the-apollo-11-mission/6i59ve7
Yes, this would be a better place to link to.
works for me as well, really thankful!
Fraser, this message preventing me seeing the documentary ” A look back at the Apollo Missions” makes me feel like a second class world citizen. Time for the region restrictions to be removed!
I’ve found it in other video online services, but they all region-block. not even using proxies… :'(
Is there anything more irrelevantly stupid than region restrictions?
Yes – “Electric Universe” proponents!