Tag: Science and Technology
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Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Cousteau Tests the Revolutionary Aqua-Lung
In December 1942, Jacques-Yves Cousteau participated in testing the Aqua-Lung, the new and completely autonomous diving gear that he helped to invent. Tested in the Riviera, Cousteau shares how this new device changed lives, adding both freedom and safety to diving, becoming even more sophisticated.
Apple Inc.
Ron Wayne on the Beginning of Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Steve Wozniak on the Lost Apple Co-Founder
Jane Fonda
Diane Sawyer on the Nuclear Accident At Three Mile Island
Anchor Diane Sawyer discusses Three Mile Island and Jane Fonda's film with an eerily similar plot that came out just 12 days before the accident. Continue reading
Amelia Earhart
First Person to Hop the Pacific Solo
Amelia Earhart talks about her flight across the Pacific Ocean after footage is shown of her landing and the reception she receives after her flight from Honolulu, Hawaii to Oakland, California. Continue reading
Spaceport America
Congressman Steve Pearce Speaks At Spaceport America Dedication
Congressman Steve Pearce (2nd district of New Mexico) speaks at the dedication of Spaceport America, the world’s first commercial spaceport, on October 17, 2011. Continue reading
Spaceport America
Spaceport America's Christine Anderson: Nonprofit of the Month for May 2013
Spaceport America Executive Director Christine Anderson shares some of the most rewarding aspects of overseeing the creation of the world’s first commercial spaceport. Continue reading
Spaceport America
The Dedication of Spaceport America
Sir Richard Branson of Virgin Galactic speaks at the dedication of Spaceport America in New Mexico on October 17, 2011, sharing how the collaboration came to fruition; praising the progress of Spaceport America; and comparing early space flight pioneers to those who were “early adopters” in commercial airline flights. Continue reading
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Virgin Galactic's Stephen Attenborough Discusses Space Tourism
Virgin Galactic’s commercial director, Stephen Attenborough, provides in-depth information about space tourism, which is expected to be available in 2014. Continue reading