Atlas V-002 128kb/s
Launch of Atlas V-002 taken from the Bennett Causeway. Encoded at 128 kb/s
Atlas V-002 512kb/s
Atlas V-002 launch taken from the Bennett Causeway. Encoded at 512 kb/s
Columbia returns from OMDP in 2001
“Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia makes a flyover of the beaches of Brevard County perched atop its 747 carrier upon its return from refurbishment in Palmdale, CA.”
Delta 280 (Delta III) Launch
“The first, last and only successful launch of a boeing Delta III. August 2000. video taken from the pier at Jetty Park, Cape Canaveral.”
Delta IV DSCS-B3 512 kb/s
Delta IV DSCS B-3 launches. Video shot from the South Gate CCAFS. Encoded at 512 kb/s
Delta IV DSCS-B3 150kb/s
“Delta IV DSCS-B3 launches. Shot from the South Gate, CCAFS. Encoded at 150kb/s”
“Delta II MAP Launch, 150 kb/s”
Delta II MAP Launch. Encoded at 150 kb/s
“Delta II MAP Launch, 512 kb/s”
“Delta II MAP Launch, 512 kb/s”
Views of ICBM Row from SLC-14
Video shot while standing ontop of the Launch Complex 14 blockhouse. Views of LC-14 pad area and of ICBM row.
STS-97 Launch
Launch of STS-97
STS-105 Landing
STS-105 Lands at KSC. Video taken from Kennedy Pointe Park across the Indian River from the SLF
STS-105 Launch
The launch of STS-105
STS-109 Launch
The launch of STS-109
STS-110 Launch
The launch of STS-110
Titan IV B-31 Launch
Launch of Titan IV B-31
Titan IV B-36 Launch
Launch of TItan IV B-36
Titan IV B-41
Launch of Tian IV B-41
SIRTF Launch
The launch of the SIRTF spacecraft onboard a Delta II launch vehicle as viewed from the Jetty Park pier
Delta II GPS-2R 10
“A boeing Delta II launches the GPS-2R 10 satellite at 3:05AM EST on Dec. 21, 2003. Video taken from the pier at Jetty Park”
Atlas III launches UFO-11
“An Atlas III, AC-203, launches the UFO-11 satellite from SLC-36 on Dec. 17, 2003. Launch as viewed from the pier at Jetty Park”
ISS 5-Year Anniversary Music Video
Reflect on the 5 year history of the International Space Station in this retrospective music video produced by NASA. Originally aired on NASA TV. Windows Media format.
“Patti Labelle sings “”Way Up There”” at the National Cathedral”
“Patti Labelle performs a moving rendition of her song “”Way Up There”” at the Columbia memorial service at the National Cathedral in February 2003.”
Mars Odyssey Launch
“The launch of NASA’s 2001 Mars Odyssey probe, viewed from the pier at Jetty Park. MPEG format.”
Mars Exploration Rover Spirit Launch
The launch of NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover Spirit in June 2003. Recorded from the pier at Jetty Park. MPEG format.
Reach – Mars Public Service Announcement
“Aidan is a reminder of the child deep inside each and every one of us-curious, relentless, adventurous, persistent, unreasonable-striving for seemingly impossible things. Where is that spirit in you?. Team Phaselift from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA presented these PSA’s at the NASA Means Business Competition on May 5-7, 2003 and walked away with a special award created to honor their staggeringly creative and professional work. Please tell us what you think of them: klau1@artcenter.edu. For more information, visit: http://www.yurisnight.net”
Questions – Mars Public Service Announcement
“Have we forgotten about how preposterous past human accomplishments sounded when they were proposed? What’s the next challenge?. Team Phaselift from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA presented these PSA’s at the NASA Means Business Competition on May 5-7, 2003 and walked away with a special award created to honor their staggeringly creative and professional work. Please tell us what you think of them: klau1@artcenter.edu. For more information, visit: http://www.yurisnight.net”
Delta II GPS-2R8 Launch
“Global Positioning System 29-R satellite is launched aboard a Boeing Delta II launch vehicle from Cape Canaveral Airf Force Station, FL. Video taken from the pier at Jetty Park.”
Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity Launch
“NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity launches on July 7, 2002 onboard a Boeing Delta II-Heavy from SLC-17B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL. Video shot from Jetty Park.”
Spirit Landing Highlights Video – Broadband
“Originally broadcast on NASA TV, this video combines the realtime commentary during the landing of Spirit with animation depicting landing events to create a stunning landing night highlights video. This version is for those with broadband connections. Windows Media format @ 340kbs”
Spirit Landing Highlights Video – Dialup
“Originally broadcast on NASA TV, this video combines the realtime commentary during the landing of Spirit with animation depicting landing events to create a stunning landing night highlights video. This version is for those with dialup connections. Windows Media format @ 40kbs.”
Columbia Memorial at Arlington Natl. Cemetery Dedication
“NASA holds a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery to dedicate the new Columbia STS-107 Memorial on Deb. 2, 2004. RealMedia format, 25MB”
NASA Brieifing on the FY 2005 Budget Request
NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe and Comptroller Steve Isakowitz hold a press briefing to explain the President’s FY 2005 NASA budget request. RealMedia format video.
NASA Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Request
Read President Bush’s Fiscal Year 2005 budget request for NASA and how it relates to the new space policy announced in January.
AC-165 AMC-10 Launch viewed from Melbourne
“ILS launches the AMC-10 communications satellite aboard an Atlas IIAS on February 5, 2004. Video shot from the campus of FloridaTech in Melbourne. MPEG format.”
AC-165 AMC-10 ILS Launch webcast
“ILS webcast of the launch the AMC-10 communications satellite aboard an Atlas IIAS on February 5, 2004. WMV format. Copyright 2004 ILS/CCI”
AC-165 AMC-10 Launch AE Video feed #1
“ILS launches the AMC-10 communications satellite on an Atlas IIAS on February 5, 2004. This is the AE Video feed #1 recorded in RealMedia format.”
AC-165 AMC-10 Launch AE Video feed #2
“ILS launches the AMC-10 communications satellite aboard an Atlas IIAS on February 5, 2004. This is the AE Video feed #2 recorded in RealMedia format.”
Short clip of AC-165 AMC-10 Launch
Video showing the launc hof AC-165 with the AMC-10 communications satellite from approx. T-10 sec. through T+90 sec.
AC-201 First Atlas II Launch
Video of the first launch of the Lockheed Martin Atlas III in MAy 2000. 150kbs WMV
Cape Canaveral AFS Drive-Thru Tour Guide Booklet
The tour guide booklet for the Cape Canaveral AFS Drive-Thru tours which were available to the public from 1963 through 1982.
“Missileland: USA, Cocoa Beach and America’s Space Program”
“This thesis by Lori Walters explores the history of Cocoa Beach and how its development has been tied to the space program. She presents the history of Cocoa Beach using many facts, figures and anecdotes.”
“History of Cape Kennedy, 1972”
This booklet was produced in 1972 and gives a history of the development of Cape Canaveral and Cape Kennedy as America’s premier spaceport.
NASA 2002 Cost Estimating Handbook
NASA’s 2002 Edition of the Cost Estimating Handbook
Air Force Cape History Movie
“This 30 minute video was put together to promote the Air Force Space Museum. It begins by looking back at the early years of operations at the Cape with rare footage. The video follows with an early years’ “”Bloopers Reel”” depicting numerous less-than-successful launches. The the viewer is treated to the infamous and rare “”Flying Lighthouse”” humorous clip. Finally, scenes from around the Space Museum are shown to close out the video. (Windows Media Format 150kbs). I have this video available on VHS tape for $10. Email me at matt@mail.aresinstitute.org for payment and delivery options.”
Air Force Cape History Movie
“This 30 minute video was put together to promote the Air Force Space Museum. It begins by looking back at the early years of operations at the Cape with rare footage. The video follows with an early years’ “”Bloopers Reel”” depicting numerous less-than-successful launches. The the viewer is treated to the infamous and rare “”Flying Lighthouse”” humorous clip. Finally, scenes from around the Space Museum are shown to close out the video. (RealMedia Format 225kbs). I have this video available on VHS tape for $10. Email me at matt@mail.aresinstitute.org for payment and delivery options.”
Titan IV B-39 Launch
“The launch of the Air Force Titan IV B-39 with the Defense Support Program 22 spacecraft. Viewed from the South Gaet of CCAFS. MPEG format, NO sound.”
“Titan IV B-39 Launch, wide-angle view”
Wide-angle view of the launch of the Air Force Titan IV B-39 with the Defense Support Program 22 spacecraft. Launch viewed from the South Gate at CCAFS. MPEG format.
NASA Film: The flight of Gemini 4
The 1965 NASA film documenting the flight of Ed White and James McDivitt in the Gemini 4 spacecraft.
Issues and Opportunities Regarding the U.S. Space Program
“Report of a Workshop on National Space Policy. Workshop held November 12 and 13, 2003 sponsored by the National Research Council. (PDF document)”
STS-97: Crew arrives at KSC
The STS-97 crew speaks upon arrival at KSC prior to launch. (RealMedia format)
STS-97: Prelaunch meal
The STS-97 crew eats a final meal prior to launch. (RealMedia format)
STS-97: Crew walkout
The STS-97 crew leaves the Operations & Checkout building for the trip to LC-39B prior to launch. (RealMedia format)
STS-97: Crew suitup
The STS-97 crew dons their partial pressure suits in preparation for launch. (RealMedia format)
STS-97: Landing replays
“From NASA TV, replays of various views of the landing of STS-97. (RealMedia format)”
STS-97: Landing
“Captured from NASA TV, Endeavour lands at KSC at the culmination of the STS-97 mission. (RealMedia format)”
STS-97: Launch replays
“From NASA TV, replays of various views of the launch of Endeavour on the STS-97 mission. (RealMedia format)”
“STS-97: Launch, NASA TV”
“Captured from NASA TV, Endeavour launches on the mission of STS-97 on Nov. 30, 2000. With commentary. (RealMedia format)”
“STS-97: Launch, from Causeway (MPEG)”
“Video taken from the NASA Causeway as Endeavour launches on the mission of STS-97 on Nov. 30, 2000. (512kbs MPEG format)”
“STS-97: Launch, from Causeway (WMV)”
“Video taken from the NASA Causeway as Endeavour launches on the mission of STS-97 on Nov. 30, 2000. (340kbs WMV format)”
Rocket Man: Dr. Robert H. Goddard
“This movie is comprised of two programs about Dr. Robert Goddard, the father of modern rocketry. It features actual footage of Dr. Goddard and his rockets accompanied by interview excerpts from Mrs. Goddard. Approximate total length: 1hr. 10 min.”
Soviet shuttle Buran launch video clip No. 1
Video clip showing the only launch of the Soviet space shuttle Buran in 1988. (MPEG)
Soviet shuttle Buran launch video clip No. 2
“Video clip showing the only launch of the Soviet space shuttle Buran, occuring in 1988. (MPEG)”
Big Dumb Boosters: : Low-Cost Transportation Option?
“This background paper describes and examines a launch vehicle concept commonly known as the Big Dumb Booster”” – a concept that derives from efforts first made in the 1960s to minimize costs of space launch systems .2 Some launch system analysts believe that the use of this concept when applied to existing technology could markedly reduce space transportation costs. Other analysts disagree.”””
NASA News Conference Announcing Mars Water Discovery
“Watch the NASA news conference from March 2, 2004 announcing the finding of conclusive evidence of large amounts of water in Mars’ past. (RealMedia format)”
Rocket Geneology Poster
Download a high-resolution poster image depicting the heritage and geneology of American launch vehicles.
Saturn Illustrated Chronology
“NASA MHR-5, Saturn Illustrated Chronology. Download this publication in PDF format suitable for printing. ”
Vanguard: A History
“NASA SP-4202, Vanguard: A History. Download a PDF version of this NASA history publication, suitable for offline viewing.”
“Sounding Rockets, A Historical Summary”
“NASA SP-4401 – NASA SOUNDING ROCKETS, 1958-1968: A Historical Summary. Download this historical publication in PDF format suitable for offline viewing.”
Atlas III AC-202 MBSat Launch ILS highlights replay
“A replay of a Lockheed Martin Atlas IIIA launching the MBSat spacecraft from SLC-36B on March 13, 2004. (WMV Format) Video credit: ILS”
Atlas III AC-202 Launch Video Clip #1
“The launch of AC-202 on March 13, 2004 as seen from the beach south of SLC-36B. (MPEG Format)”
Atlas III AC-202 Launch Video Clip #2
“A second view of the launch of AC-202 on March 13, 2004 as seen from the beach south of SLC-36B. (MPEG Format, 4MB)”
ILS Proton launches W3A
“An International Launch Services Proton rocket launches the Eutelsat W3A spacecraft from Baikonur cosmodrome on March 16, 2004”
Most Distant Object in Solar System Discovered
NASA-funded researchers have discovered the most distant object orbiting Earth’s Sun. The object is a mysterious planet-like body three times farther from Earth than Pluto. Listen to the NASA teleconference (RealAudio format).
Delta 303 GPS 2R11 Hold called at T-43 Seconds
“An alarm sounds at T-43 sec., forcing a hold in the launch of Delta 303, Video taken from Jetty Park at Cape Canaveral. (Credit The Spacearium, Windows Media format)”
Delta 303 GPS 2R11 Launch (video from Jetty Park)
“A Boeing Delta II launches the GPS 2R11 spacecraft at 12:53pm on March 20, 2004 from SLC-17B at Cape Canaveral AFS. This video was taken from Jetty Park at Cape Canaveral. (Credit The Spacearium, Windows Media format)”
Delta 303 GPS2R11 Launch (wide-angle from Jetty Park)
“A wide-angle view shows the liftoff of Delta 303 with the GPS 2R11 satellite at 12:53pm on March 20, 2004 from SLC-17B at Cape Canaveral AFS. Video taken from Jetty Park. (Credit The Spacecarium, Windows Media format)”
“Delta 303 GPS 2R11, hold called at T-43 sec.”
“A last-second alarm at T-43 Sec. forces a hold and recycle to T-4 minutes of the launch of Delta 303. This video shows the hold call as broadcast on Boeing TV. (credit Boeing, Windows Media format)”
Delta 303 GPS 2R11 Launch (Boeing TV)
“A Boeing Delta II launches the GPS 2R11 at 12:53pm on March 20, 2004 from SLC-17B at Cape Canaveral AFS. This clip was taken from the Boeing TV broadcast of the launch. (Credit Boeing, Windows Media Format)”
Delta 303 GPS 2R11 Launch slideshow
“Download an automated slideshow of the launch of Delta 303 with the GPS 2R11 spacecraft on March 20, 2004. (Credit The Spacearium)”
Delta 303 GPS 2R11 Launch Screensaver
“Download a screensaver of images from the launch of Beoing Delta 303 with the GPS 2R11 spacecraft on March 20, 2004. (credit The Spacearium)”
Atlas-Centaur 163 Superbird 6 Launch
“ILS video of an Atlas 2AS final countdown, launch and spacecraft separation of the Superbird 6 spacecraft. Launch occurred on April 15, 2004 at 8:45pm EDT from Cape Canaveral AFS. (Video credit ILS, WMV format, 18.5MB) ”
Thrust Into Space
“This program was created in 1999 for the Library of Congress to celebrate the history of Brevard County, FL. Introduced by Rep. Weldon, this features a narrated tour of the history of the Space Coast, from before the Space Age through the shuttle/station era, focusing on the people who made it all happen. Interview excerpts are throughout the program . Additionally, this hour-long program looks at Port Canaveral, Florida Tech and the unique nature and wildlife of Brevard County.”
The Viking Rocket Story
“The Viking Rocket Story, by Milton Rosen Harper & Brothers 1953, 288 pages, illustrated. This book is the detailed peronsal account of the Viking rocket program written by the man in charge, Milton Rosen. The Viking rocket later became the basiss for the first stage of the Vanguard launch vehicle.”
NASA History Publication SP-4214
SP-4214: Where No Man Has Gone Before A History of Apollo Lunar Exploration Missions. This is in PDF format for downloading and printing offline.
NASA History Publication SP-4204
SP-4204: Moonport A History of Apollo Launch Facilities and Operations. This is in PDF format for downloading and printing offline.