Spacecraft Films

Welcome To Spacecraft Films - Now in our 6th year of delivering the ultimate space DVDs
Spacecraft Films was born of the desire to distribute a national treasure previously unaccessable by the general public. We're making available, for the first time ever, the complete Apollo moonwalks and television transmissions and rare film documentation on DVD. Spacecraft Films makes new digital transfers of holdings from a variety of sources, and brings it to you the way it originally happened - without the filter of the media. These unique collections provide a view of history as it occurred, a timeless record of the history of U.S. Space Exploration.

New! Spacecraft Films blog provides information on production, future sets and more
Our new blog has been created to provide additional information on production, progress on future sets, in-stock and shipping information, research and more. Spacecraft Films Blog.

New Release! Developing Project Apollo
Our 1 DVD collection filled with rare programs surrounding the creation of America's manned lunar landing program. Running time approximately 3 hours.

New Release! - Project Gemini Flight Controller Orientation
This 1 DVD set contains fascinating programs used for orientation of Gemini flight controllers. A unique look behind the scenes into Project Gemini. Running time approximately 90 minutes.

Mission to the Moon - Back In Stock and Shipping
This 1 DVD set contains fascinating programs produced by MIT detailing specific aspects of the Apollo lunar program. From the heat shield to the lunar module, a rare and enlightening look at how we went to the Moon.

Man In Space: U.S. Air Force Manned Space Programs
This 1 DVD collection of material features rare footage of MOL, Gemini B, Dynasoar, Manhigh and Excelsior. See the full 16 minute reel of zero G training for MOL, Dynasoar cockpit familiarization and more. Now Available for immediate shipping. Preview Here.

Apollo 1 - Now Available
After 41 years we still remember the proud crew of Apollo 1 With over 4.5 hours of rare material, this is the most complete record assembled on the mission, preparation, accident and aftermath. With rare footage and audio, this collection will provide you with a your best look ever at the mission. Preview Here.

Apollo 13: The Real Story - Back In Stock and Shipping
Our 3 DVD set with rare material surrounding the mission of Apollo 13. From midnight press conferences to footage of testing from the Apollo 13 review board, this collection brings the mission to you as never before.

Space Shuttle: First Flights - Coming Soon
This 6 DVD collection of material details the development of the Space Shuttle, approach and landing tests and the first four flights. Through CGI we're bringing to life designs from the Sanger bomber, to Dynasoar to many of the contractor proposals for the shuttle. The full set will be available as standard DVDs, and the original documentary is being produced in HD, and we expect to release it separately as a Blu-ray disc. Space Shuttle: First Flights will be available in late 2008. Some stills below:

Dynasoar and transtage separate from the Titan IIIC upper stage on an orbital mission

The Von Braun Ferry Rocket at orbital sunrise

North American Phase A proposal orbiter heading for orbit.

What is different about Spacecraft Films?
Spacecraft Films was created by people who wanted to see the audiovisual documentation of the history of the U.S. in space in the best quality and in the most unfiltered form in which it could be found. As an example, take a look below at our new transfer of the MA-6 (John Glenn Mercury flight) onboard footage vs. what was available before.

This is the Spacecraft Films difference:
New film-to-tape transfers wherever possible. Meticulous research and unique and rare materials. And your support of Spacecraft Films helps us create new value for the archive by funding these new transfers. Now in our sixth year, Spacecraft Films has earned a reputation for the definitive collections on U.S. space history on DVD.

Upcoming Projects:

The Moonlander
Our comprehensive set documenting the development and flight history of the Grumman Apollo Lunar Module. Expected to be released in 2008.

Creating Apollo
Focusing on the testing of hardware related to the Apollo lunar missions, this DVD features rare footage from the 2TV-1 CM tests, the LTA-8 tests, Saturn V 500F, Little Joe II testing, landing tests on both sea and land, and more. Release date set for late 2008.

Skylab: Workshop in Space
This comprehensive set will cover the history of the Skylab space station, including development, workshop launch on a Saturn V and the 3 manned flights. Probably a 6-DVD set, we'll feature all of the Skylab TV transmissions as well as onboard 16mm magazines, along with our usual comprehensive material surrounding the flight. We're expecting to release our Skylab set in 2009.

Apollo Soyuz Test Project
Probably a 2 DVD collection, this set documents the final Apollo mission, the 1975 joint mission with the Soviet Union. Including the complete TV and onboard film plus footage from preparation, training, suitup, launch, recovery and more. Coming in 2009.