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The Apollo Astronauts
2003c87_a_0008719_r01.MP3
Collection StructureCommonwealth Club of California records > Sound recordings of club programs > The Apollo Astronauts
Item Title The Apollo Astronauts
Speaker Mitchell, Edgar D.
Speaker Shepard, Alan B. (Alan Bartlett) (1923-1998)
Speaker Roosa, Stuart A. (Stuart Allen) (1933-1994)
Date CreatedMarch 31, 1971
Description

Astronauts Edgar D. Mitchell, Stuart A. Roosa, and Alan B. Shepard from the Apollo 14 mission. Roosa explains the duties of his role as command module pilot, which includes topographic photography and his main duty, supporting the lunar landing. Mitchell, the lunar module pilot, talks about piloting the craft to retrieve material and scientific data from the moon's surface. Shepard, the crew commander, reviews the extensive accomplishments and innovations that have come from the space program and encourages continued public support through taxes and other funding sources.

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Place RecordedSan Francisco, California, United States
FormatSound Recording
Medium speeches (documents)
Hoover IDProgram 19710331; 2003c87_a_0008719
Record Number2003C87.453
RightsUsed with permission of the Commonwealth Club of California.This copy is provided for educational and research purposes only. No publication, further reproduction, or reuse of copies, beyond fair use, may be made without the express written permission of the copyright owner.

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