NASA, Florida Moonport, USA (1960 Original Black & White Film)

Step back in time to the early 1960s with this captivating black-and-white film tribute to the U.S. space program in Florida. Witness the excitement of Project Mercury’s launch sequences, marvel at the era’s cutting-edge technology like pocket transistor radios and massive computers, and see the everyday life where twelve gallons of gas cost just $3.60. Experience the profound economic and social impact of the space program on Florida, from the influx of highly educated personnel to the booming growth of recreational and educational facilities. The film also features a mix of successful and unsuccessful rocket launches, astronaut medical-test equipment, an early model of the Vehicle Assembly Building, and a look at Pensacola’s School of Naval Aviation Medicine and Eglin Air Force Base. Don’t miss this nostalgic look at a pivotal moment in American history!

Source :
Crooks, L. & Florida Development Commission Sponsor. (1960) Florida Moonport USA. [Florida: publisher not identified, to 1965] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2021671087