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Collection StructureCommonwealth Club of California records
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> The Apollo Astronauts
Item Title
The Apollo Astronauts
Collection TitleCommonwealth Club of California records
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.
Language(s)
Country of Origin
Place RecordedSan Francisco, California, United States
FormatSound Recording
Medium
speeches (documents)
Hoover IDProgram 19710331;
2003c87_a_0008719
Record Number2003C87.453
Collection Guidehttps://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt3g5032c1
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.
- Hoover ID: Program 19710331
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