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Transglobe expedition - Ranulph Fiennes view (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the progress of the Transglobe British team led by Ranulph Fiennes, after it completed the longest and fastest crossing of Antarctica, reaching Scott base after 75 days (2,500 miles). Includes...
James Irwin on Columbia space shuttle (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Colonel James Irwin, an astronaut on the US Apollo missions, on the success of the NASA Columbia space shuttle. He speculates on the future of space travel. Female interviewer not identified.
Jeffrey Hoffman on Columbia space shuttle (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
NASA astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman on the success of the NASA Columbia space shuttle mission. Interviewer is Andrew Manderstam.
John Temple on space shuttle safety measures (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
John Temple of NASA, on problems which could be encountered during the launch of the Columbia space shuttle, and the safety precautions in place. Interviewer is Andrew Manderstam.
Terry White on history of space shuttle programme (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
NASA spokesman Terry White on the history of the space shuttle programme, the delays experienced, and how the shuttle works, in the build-up to the first flight of the Columbia. Interviewer is Andrew...
Columbia space shuttle mission (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Andrew Manderstam reports on the build-up to the Columbia space shuttle mission. Includes interviews with crew members John W. Young and Bob Crippen; NASA meteorologist Bill Schick.
Columbia space shuttle mission - Preparations (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Andrew Manderstam reports on the forthcoming inaugural flight of the Columbia space shuttle with astronauts John Young and Bob Crippen. Speakers include: Columbia’s chief medical officer Craig Fisher; Air...
Columbia space shuttle - Reaction to launch (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Andrew Manderstam reports on the successful launch of the space shuttle Columbia from Cape Canaveral in Florida. Speakers include: shuttle team member Jeffrey Hoffman; NASA Public Affairs Spokesman, Charles...
Columbia space shuttle - Re-entry logistics (1981)
- Genre
- Discussion; Interview; News report
Andrew Manderstam reports on the logistics involved in the re-entry to Earth’s atmosphere of the space shuttle Columbia, following its successful launch. Speakers include: NASA spokesman Brad Marman; US...
Michael Foot on SDP leaflet (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour leader Michael Foot comments on a leaflet delivered door-to-door by the new Social Democratic Party (SDP) which asks for funds. Male interviewer not identified.