[School Kids Build Lunar Lander]

DateJanuary 17 1970

AbstractSkowhegan fifth grade students build lunar landing simulator in classroom; footage of moon rocket model, NASA-style control station.

Viewing NotesEdmund Muskie talks about the effect of the Dickie Dam; Silent footage of grade school-aged students working on building a lunar landing module; [some of the footage is out of focus] the students wear helmets and carry packs as they climb into the module, while others work the command board; the young astronauts exit the capsule and experience seeing earth from space;