Space Exploration Collection | ETV Classics

October 04, 2025
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This collection is dedicated to preserving and sharing groundbreaking missions, pivotal moments, and untold stories of the astronauts who came from our very own state. From the early days of the Apollo missions to the expansive Space Shuttle era, this collection corroborates interviews, mission profiles, and expert analysis to highlight the progress that space exploration has made. 

Enjoy the authentic voices of space explorers as the heart of this collection features in-depth accounts from Apollo 16's Charles Duke, and former NASA administrator Charles Bolden.

Kennedy Space Center: Apollo 16 Launch (1972)

The episode of Nine30 takes viewers on an in-depth look at the launch of Apollo XVI as well as the legacy of the Kennedy Space Center. Highlighting the excitement of the 1972 lunar mission, this episode highlights upwards of one million members of the public that attended. Follow along as the director of public information outlines the gravity of this mission.

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Space Shuttle: Delays and Possibilities for the Future with Dr. Leconte Cathey (1981)

Join Dr. LeConte Cathey from the University of South Carolina’s Department of Physics and Astronomy on Open Line for a discussion of the implications of satellite technology and space shuttles. This session delves into the energy of shuttle liftoff, the economics of shuttles and satellites, and the myriad of reasons for maintaining the presence of these technologies in space. 

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Journalist in Space (1986) 

Marking the agency’s second major project to involve non-astronauts in spaceflight, NASA aimed to send a civilian journalist into orbit. Follow along in this episode of Carolina Journal as Tom Fowler hosts Jack Bass, a member of NASA’s Journalist-In Space project.

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Space Heroes (2012)

This episode of Carolina Stories reviews the lives and accomplishments of three South Carolina Hall of Fame inductees, Charles Duke, Ronald McNair, and Charles Bolden Jr. Begin the journey of learning about each of these spectacular astronauts whose stories will be the focus of the collection. 

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General Charles Duke (1983)

Apollo XVI lunar module pilot and astronaut Charles Duke explores his journey from NASA’s astronaut program to landing on the moon with host, Tom Fowler. Vivid accounts from his life provide information for even the most imaginative minds. 

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Profile: Charles F. Bolden Jr. (1986) 

Carolina Journal presents a special look at the extraordinary legacy and life journey of astronaut Charles Bolden. His journey from the segregated south to the platforms for NASA’s shuttles is a testament to his perseverance, faith, and leadership that has proven him to be a trailblazer for aspiring Americans everywhere.

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Venture: South Carolina Astronauts (1986) 

Learn more about the firsthand experiences of astronauts Charles Duke and Charles Bolden Jr. and their time as astronauts in this episode of Venture. 

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Shuttle Challenger Accident (1986) 

This heartfelt episode of Carolina Journal follows the impact of the Challenger Incident in 1986 through the lens of one of South Carolina’s beloved astronauts, Ronald McNair. Containing emotional interviews from friends and family alike, the program honors McNair’s life and depicts the implications following his passing. 

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Colonel Charles Bolden (1986)

In this interview with Tom Fowler, Space Shuttle Astronaut Charles Bolden Jr. offers a candid reflection of the aftermath of the Challenger disaster and its reverberations throughout United States space exploration. The future NASA administrator notes that the nature of his work in space is high risk, and the events of the Challenger disaster only made this clearer. 

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Palmetto Specials: SC in the Space Age (1991)

This SCETV program provides a look back at the experiences of Charles F. Bolden Jr, and his rise to becoming 1 of 6 South Carolinians to become astronauts at the time. He prompts viewers to take on their dreams and appreciate life and the people in it. 

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Conversations with Scientists and Astronauts: Charles Bolden, Part 1 (1998) 

Learn alongside students as they ask astronaut Charles F. Bolden Jr. questions about every step of his journey in space from takeoff to touchdown.

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Conversations with Scientists and Astronauts: Charles Bolden, Part 2 (1998) 

In the second part of this episode of Conversations with Scientists and Astronauts, Charles Bolden Jr. encourages students to learn from his remarkable story with words of advice.

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Xpress: Brigadier General Charles Bolden Jr. (2003) 

This informative episode of Xpress features an interview with former NASA administrator and astronaut Charles Bolden, including questions from students about his career and advice on becoming an astronaut. 

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