Apollo Space Program: Virtual Conference http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:29:05 +0000 en hourly 1 Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum no Resource: President John F. Kennedy’s May 25, 1961 Speech before a Joint Session of Congress http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/resource-jfk-congress-speech/ http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/resource-jfk-congress-speech/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:41:54 +0000 LearningTimes http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/?p=284 On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy announced before a special joint session of Congress the dramatic and ambitious goal of sending an American safely to the Moon before the end of the decade.

This video clip features excerpts of that speech. It was referenced during the session entitled “Session 1—Apollo in Context” during the online conference. To view the video in this context, visit the session page to launch the live or recorded event.



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]]> http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/resource-jfk-congress-speech/feed/ 0 <p>On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy announced before a special joint session of Congress the dramatic and ambitious goal of sending an American safely to the Moon before the end of the decade.</p> <p>This video clip features excerpts of that speech. It was referenced during the session entitled “<strong><a href="http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/session1/">Session 1—Apollo in Context</a></strong>” during the online conference. To view the video in this context, visit the <a href="http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/session1/">session page</a> to launch the live or recorded event.</p> <p><iframe src="http://www.hipcast.com/playweb?audioid=Pcba0c83929ba903d343004b4b0f2ebeeZVtxS1REZGNz&buffer=5&fc=FFFFFF&pc=0099CC&kc=99CC00&bc=FFFFFF&frame=1&brand=0&player=vp24" height="297" width="488" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"> </iframe><br/><br/><a rel="enclosure" href="http://www.hipcast.com/export/Pcba0c83929ba903d343004b4b0f2ebeeZVtxS1REZGNz.mov">Download Movie File</a></p> <p><strong>Additional Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://history.nasa.gov/moondec.html" target="_new1">Learn more about speech before Congress</a></li> </ul> On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy announced before a special joint session of Congress the dramatic and ambitious goal of sending an American safely to the Moon before the end of the decade. This video clip features excerpts of that [...] Resource: President John F. Kennedy’s 1962 Speech at Rice University http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/resource-jfk-rice/ http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/resource-jfk-rice/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:41:17 +0000 LearningTimes http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/?p=286 On September 12, 1962, President John F. Kennedy gave a speech at Rice University about the dramatic and ambitious goal of sending an American safely to the Moon before the end of the decade.

This video was referenced during the session entitled “Session 1—Apollo in Context” during the online conference. To view the video in this context, visit the session page to launch the live or recorded event.



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]]> http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/resource-jfk-rice/feed/ 0 <p>On September 12, 1962, President John F. Kennedy gave a speech at Rice University about the dramatic and ambitious goal of sending an American safely to the Moon before the end of the decade.</p> <p>This video was referenced during the session entitled “<strong><a href="http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/session1/">Session 1—Apollo in Context</a></strong>” during the online conference. To view the video in this context, visit the <a href="http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/session1/">session page</a> to launch the live or recorded event.</p> <p><iframe src="http://www.hipcast.com/playweb?audioid=P4c010f452f065464b4bb955355be1bd4ZVtxS1REZGNw&buffer=5&fc=FFFFFF&pc=0099CC&kc=99CC00&bc=FFFFFF&frame=1&brand=0&player=vp24" height="387" width="488" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"> </iframe><br/><br/><a rel="enclosure" href="http://www.hipcast.com/export/P4c010f452f065464b4bb955355be1bd4ZVtxS1REZGNw.mov">Download Movie File</a></p> <p><strong>Additional Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://er.jsc.nasa.gov/seh/ricetalk.htm" target="_new1">Learn more about speech at Rice University</a></li> </ul> On September 12, 1962, President John F. Kennedy gave a speech at Rice University about the dramatic and ambitious goal of sending an American safely to the Moon before the end of the decade. This video was referenced during the session entitled [...] Resource: Paul Ceruzzi Talks about the Saturn V http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/ceruzzi-saturnv/ http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/ceruzzi-saturnv/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:38:54 +0000 LearningTimes http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/?p=268 The manned Apollo missions were each launched aboard a Saturn V launch vehicle. The “V” designation originates from the five powerful F-1 engines that powered the first stage of the rocket. The Saturn V remains the largest and most powerful U.S. expendable launch vehicle ever built.

In this video clip, Paul Ceruzzi, Curator in the Division of Space History at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, talks about the Saturn V. This video clip is referenced during the session entitled “Session 2—Getting to the Moon: Apollo Technology” during the online conference. To view the recording in context, visit the session page to launch the live or recorded event.



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]]> http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/ceruzzi-saturnv/feed/ 0 <p>The manned Apollo missions were each launched aboard a <a href="http://www.nasm.si.edu/collections/imagery/apollo/saturnV.htm" target="_new1"><strong>Saturn V</strong></a> launch vehicle. The “V” designation originates from the five powerful F-1 engines that powered the first stage of the rocket. The Saturn V remains the largest and most powerful U.S. expendable launch vehicle ever built.</p> <p>In this video clip, <a href="http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/program/about-the-presenters/#ceruzzi">Paul Ceruzzi</a>, Curator in the Division of Space History at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, talks about the Saturn V. This video clip is referenced during the session entitled “<strong><a href="http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/session2/">Session 2—Getting to the Moon: Apollo Technology</a></strong>” during the online conference. To view the recording in context, visit the <a href="http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/session2/">session page</a> to launch the live or recorded event.</p> <p><iframe src="http://www.hipcast.com/playweb?audioid=P8e0039ff4b0f197cf35efa64826127e5ZVtxS1REZGNx&buffer=5&fc=FFFFFF&pc=0099CC&kc=99CC00&bc=FFFFFF&frame=1&brand=0&player=vp24" height="229" width="368" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"> </iframe><br/><br/><a rel="enclosure" href="http://www.hipcast.com/export/P8e0039ff4b0f197cf35efa64826127e5ZVtxS1REZGNx.mov">Download Movie File</a></p> <p><strong>Additional Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nasm.si.edu/collections/imagery/apollo/saturnV.htm" target="_new1">Learn more about the Saturn V</a></li> <li><a href="http://collections.nasm.si.edu/code/emuseum.asp?style=browse&currentrecord=1&page=search&profile=objects&searchdesc=saturn%20V&quicksearch=%22saturn%20V%22" target="_new1">More resources and objects in the National Air and Space Museum’s collection relating to Saturn V</a></li> </ul> The manned Apollo missions were each launched aboard a Saturn V launch vehicle. The “V” designation originates from the five powerful F-1 engines that powered the first stage of the rocket. The Saturn V remains the largest and most powerful [...] Resource: Paul Ceruzzi Talks about the Lunar Lander http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/ceruzzi-lunarlander/ http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/ceruzzi-lunarlander/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:38:26 +0000 LearningTimes http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/?p=263 In this video clip, Paul Ceruzzi, Curator in the Division of Space History at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, talks about the Lunar Lander. This video clip is referenced during the session entitled “Session 2—Getting to the Moon: Apollo Technology” during the online conference. To view the recording in context, visit the session page to launch the live or recorded event.



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]]> http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/ceruzzi-lunarlander/feed/ 0 <p>In this video clip, <a href="http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/program/about-the-presenters/#ceruzzi">Paul Ceruzzi</a>, Curator in the Division of Space History at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, talks about the Lunar Lander. This video clip is referenced during the session entitled “<strong><a href="http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/session2/">Session 2—Getting to the Moon: Apollo Technology</a></strong>” during the online conference. To view the recording in context, visit the <a href="http://www.smithsonianconference.org/apollo/session2/">session page</a> to launch the live or recorded event.</p> <p><iframe src="http://www.hipcast.com/playweb?audioid=Pd28aff23c1a59da761e03eb5ec11a592ZVtxS1REZGN2&buffer=5&fc=FFFFFF&pc=0099CC&kc=99CC00&bc=FFFFFF&frame=1&brand=0&player=vp24" height="229" width="368" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"> </iframe><br/><br/><a rel="enclosure" href="http://www.hipcast.com/export/Pd28aff23c1a59da761e03eb5ec11a592ZVtxS1REZGN2.mov">Download Video File</a></p> <p><strong>Related Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nasm.si.edu/collections/imagery/apollo/spacecraftlm.htm">About the Lunar Landers</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/attm/attm.html" target="_new">Apollo to the Moon</a></li> </ul> In this video clip, Paul Ceruzzi, Curator in the Division of Space History at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, talks about the Lunar Lander. This video clip is referenced during the session entitled “Session 2—Getting to the [...] 00:00:39 no