Educational film from the early 1960s that explains the basic scientific principles of using a manned space platform in helping explore the universe. The film .\r<br>\r<br>Shows operations of the Six Degree of Freedom (DOF) computer during a simulated NASA mission. Includes live video of a shuttle crew docking with Space .\r<br>\r<br>This NASA film was produced in 1961 and depicts the early stages of Project Mercury, with a focus on Astronaut Alan Shepard and his role in becoming the first .\r<br>\r<br>\r<br>\r<br>This space documentary is an introduction to planetary exploration and scientific satellite research planned for the 1970s. The film briefly describes plans for .
