Space History Footage In HD

The Discovery Channel has done a deal with NASA to enhance old film footage from the space program up to the standards of HD. Discovery will air, in HD, a 6-part special called "When We Left Earth," beginning June 8. Judging by the trailer it should be pretty spectacular, a good introduction to the wonders of space exploration for a new generation. After the show airs, NASA gets the improved footage for their archives.

Comments

Space may be the final frontier

[BattleCat]

but it's made in the Hollywood basement (c) RHCP

So....

[TheCrip]

in HD, will we finally be able to see the wires helping Armstrong look like he is on the moon? :P

Re:So....

[martin-boundary]

I'm hoping to see 30% more explosions, and some laser fights :)

Re:So....

[Midnight Thunder]

in HD, will we finally be able to see the wires helping Armstrong look like he is on the moon? :P


Possibly, but I am just convinced the special effects will be better. After that I am just just waiting for a George Lucas style Director's cut ;)

And Fox TV are also showing

[Skiron]

...their new TV programme, "The day we didn't leave Earth" at the same time.

Obligatory

[camperdave]

I'm hoping to see 30% more explosions, and some laser fights :)

Armstrong shot first!

Re:"enhance?"

[dotancohen]

...enhance old film footage from the spacee program up to the standards of HD... I just want to take a brief issue with the wording here. There is likely little "enhancement" done for this film to reach "HD standards." And the word "spacee" didn't set off any red lights?