1 00:00:46,150 --> 00:00:48,214 Fourteen.. Fifteen.. 2 00:00:49,061 --> 00:00:51,279 Sixteen. Prime. 3 00:00:51,810 --> 00:00:54,451 Eighteen. Prime. 4 00:00:54,714 --> 00:00:55,865 Twenty. 5 00:00:56,780 --> 00:00:57,827 Twenty-one. 6 00:00:58,624 --> 00:00:59,439 Twenty-two. 7 00:00:59,440 --> 00:01:03,223 West Virginia Collegiate Institute is the best school for Negros in the state. 8 00:01:04,187 --> 00:01:07,242 It's the only school, past the eighth grade, anywhere near here. 9 00:01:08,261 --> 00:01:11,296 Isosceles. Scalene 10 00:01:11,615 --> 00:01:12,994 Equilateral 11 00:01:13,758 --> 00:01:14,833 Rhombus 12 00:01:15,297 --> 00:01:16,541 Trapezoid 13 00:01:17,208 --> 00:01:18,616 Katherine's in the sixth grade. 14 00:01:18,764 --> 00:01:20,112 They want to take her early. 15 00:01:20,808 --> 00:01:22,060 Tetrahedron, 16 00:01:23,222 --> 00:01:24,449 Dodecahedron 17 00:01:25,074 --> 00:01:26,574 They're offering a full scholarship. 18 00:01:26,780 --> 00:01:28,321 All you have to do is get there. 19 00:01:30,266 --> 00:01:31,501 Ms. Coleman. 20 00:01:32,411 --> 00:01:35,074 Why don't you solve the equation on the board? 21 00:01:42,494 --> 00:01:44,953 We took up a collection amongst the teachers and such, 22 00:01:45,148 --> 00:01:46,561 It's not a lot. 23 00:01:46,904 --> 00:01:48,831 But it's enough to help get you settle down 24 00:01:49,829 --> 00:01:51,994 That's more than kind, Ms. Sumner. 25 00:02:03,938 --> 00:02:05,710 If the product of two terms is zero, 26 00:02:06,712 --> 00:02:08,772 then common sense says at least one of the two terms 27 00:02:08,778 --> 00:02:10,133 has to be zero to start with 28 00:02:10,975 --> 00:02:13,467 So, if you move all the terms over to one side, 29 00:02:13,869 --> 00:02:16,756 you'd put the quadratics into a form that can be factored, 30 00:02:17,667 --> 00:02:20,120 Allowing that side of the equation to equal zero. 31 00:02:21,264 --> 00:02:24,005 Once you've done that, it's pretty straight forward from there 32 00:02:26,929 --> 00:02:28,948 In all my years of teaching, 33 00:02:29,328 --> 00:02:31,780 I've never seen a mind like the one your daughter has. 34 00:02:32,920 --> 00:02:35,250 - Katherine! - Hurry on now, love 35 00:02:36,580 --> 00:02:38,190 You have to go. 36 00:02:38,814 --> 00:02:40,414 Let Mommy take you in. 37 00:02:47,030 --> 00:02:49,529 You have to see what she becomes. 38 00:03:15,617 --> 00:03:17,031 Ok, try to turn it over, now! 39 00:03:18,555 --> 00:03:20,316 Katherine? 40 00:03:20,340 --> 00:03:22,105 Mary! 41 00:03:22,106 --> 00:03:23,432 Somebody! 42 00:03:23,433 --> 00:03:26,645 Katherine! Quit staring off into space and turn the damn car over 43 00:03:26,770 --> 00:03:28,576 I got it. 44 00:03:29,593 --> 00:03:30,738 I'm not deaf 45 00:03:30,803 --> 00:03:32,903 I wonder some times. 46 00:03:33,728 --> 00:03:35,170 Here it goes. 47 00:03:37,435 --> 00:03:39,169 Yeah, it's the starter. 48 00:03:39,730 --> 00:03:41,477 That is definitely the starter. 49 00:03:42,507 --> 00:03:44,190 The starter's startin' to make us late. 50 00:03:44,907 --> 00:03:48,692 We all go end up unemployed driving around in this pile of junk to work everyday. 51 00:03:48,716 --> 00:03:50,734 You're welcome to walk the 16 miles. 52 00:03:50,747 --> 00:03:51,964 Or sit on the back of the bus. 53 00:03:53,794 --> 00:03:55,762 I won't do neither. 54 00:03:56,286 --> 00:03:57,886 I'll hitchhike. 55 00:04:01,700 --> 00:04:02,706 Girls, 56 00:04:09,083 --> 00:04:10,698 No crime in a broken down car. 57 00:04:10,723 --> 00:04:12,810 No crime being Negro neither. 58 00:04:12,841 --> 00:04:16,950 Button it up, Mary! Nobody wants to go to jail behind your mouth. 59 00:04:16,959 --> 00:04:18,629 I'll do my best, sugar. 60 00:04:31,650 --> 00:04:34,351 Not a great place for the three of ya'll to be havin' car trouble. 61 00:04:34,661 --> 00:04:37,152 We didn't pick the place, Officer. It picked us. 62 00:04:37,476 --> 00:04:39,176 You bein' disrespectful? 63 00:04:39,200 --> 00:04:40,551 No, sir. 64 00:04:40,552 --> 00:04:43,008 - You have identification on ya? - Yes, sir. 65 00:04:43,032 --> 00:04:45,032 Yes, sir. 66 00:04:45,899 --> 00:04:47,360 We're just on our way to work. 67 00:04:47,770 --> 00:04:48,923 At Langley. 68 00:04:50,158 --> 00:04:51,362 NASA, sir. 69 00:04:51,387 --> 00:04:52,890 We do a great deal of the calculating 70 00:04:53,170 --> 00:04:54,867 Getting our rockets into space. 71 00:04:55,261 --> 00:04:56,618 - All three? - Yes, sir. 72 00:04:56,923 --> 00:04:57,947 Yes, officer. 73 00:04:59,382 --> 00:05:01,903 NASA, that's somethin' 74 00:05:02,707 --> 00:05:04,328 I had no idea they hired... 75 00:05:05,082 --> 00:05:06,562 There're quite a few women, 76 00:05:07,133 --> 00:05:08,641 working in the Space Program. 77 00:05:17,668 --> 00:05:19,600 Damn Russians are watching us right now. 78 00:05:20,324 --> 00:05:22,045 Sputniks. 79 00:05:23,061 --> 00:05:24,719 You girls ever meet those Astronauts? 80 00:05:24,920 --> 00:05:26,096 The Mercury 7? 81 00:05:26,734 --> 00:05:27,967 Absolutely 82 00:05:28,792 --> 00:05:32,405 Yes, sir. We work with those gentlemen all the time. 83 00:05:32,429 --> 00:05:33,778 Those boys are the best we got. 84 00:05:33,779 --> 00:05:35,703 - I'm sure of that - Yeah 85 00:05:35,728 --> 00:05:37,950 We gotta get a man up there before the Commies do. 86 00:05:38,006 --> 00:05:39,055 - Yes! - Absolutely. 87 00:05:39,079 --> 00:05:40,651 Whole damn country's counting on ‘em. 88 00:05:40,652 --> 00:05:41,884 That's for certain 89 00:05:41,909 --> 00:05:44,740 Hard to be of service broken down on the side of the road, though. 90 00:05:45,511 --> 00:05:46,638 Right! Right! 91 00:05:47,324 --> 00:05:49,150 Well, you need a tow or somethin'? 92 00:05:49,151 --> 00:05:51,757 No, thank you, Officer. I think I got it, Just give me that.. 93 00:05:52,134 --> 00:05:53,189 Just need to 94 00:05:53,729 --> 00:05:55,203 bypass the starter 95 00:05:57,761 --> 00:05:59,140 She is good at this stuff 96 00:06:01,761 --> 00:06:03,660 That a girl 97 00:06:03,661 --> 00:06:04,725 We're all set. 98 00:06:04,750 --> 00:06:07,142 Hell. Least I can do is give ya an escort. 99 00:06:07,450 --> 00:06:09,070 Imagine ya'll are running late to work. 100 00:06:09,095 --> 00:06:10,805 Oh, no sir! We wouldn't want to bother you. 101 00:06:10,829 --> 00:06:12,829 That would be wonderful, Officer. 102 00:06:13,435 --> 00:06:14,645 Thank you so much, sir. 103 00:06:14,860 --> 00:06:16,659 - Follow me! - I'm driving! 104 00:06:16,660 --> 00:06:18,759 Hurry up, Dorothy! Before he changes his mind! 105 00:06:18,783 --> 00:06:20,159 - We're coming! - Hold your horses! 106 00:06:27,695 --> 00:06:28,555 Yes! 107 00:06:28,565 --> 00:06:31,670 - Mary! Slow down! You're so close! - Well, be quiet. He said to follow him! 108 00:06:31,694 --> 00:06:33,299 He didn't mean you hit him behind! 109 00:06:35,680 --> 00:06:37,635 Dear Lord.. I don't even know where to begin! 110 00:06:37,860 --> 00:06:39,205 Oh! I'll tell you where to begin! 111 00:06:39,810 --> 00:06:42,445 three negro women are chasing a white police officer 112 00:06:42,450 --> 00:06:44,100 down the highway in Hampton, Virginia 113 00:06:44,745 --> 00:06:46,570 1961. 114 00:06:46,620 --> 00:06:50,200 Ladies, that there is a God ordained miracle! 115 00:06:51,355 --> 00:06:55,985 Starting tomorrow, I'm riding the bus 116 00:07:19,048 --> 00:07:21,048 Show me 117 00:07:21,973 --> 00:07:23,983 No, exactly 118 00:07:30,652 --> 00:07:33,256 Ascent angle: 46.56. 119 00:07:33,356 --> 00:07:37,651 approaching 7400 mph 120 00:07:37,751 --> 00:07:39,469 118 seconds. 121 00:07:48,909 --> 00:07:50,838 Second stage. Success. 122 00:07:52,799 --> 00:07:56,227 Korabl-Sputnik-4 is orbital. 123 00:07:57,067 --> 00:07:58,752 Orbital entry is established. 124 00:07:59,445 --> 00:08:01,444 Russian orbital entry is established. 125 00:08:03,345 --> 00:08:04,444 Jim Webb. 126 00:08:05,845 --> 00:08:07,544 Yes, Mr. President 127 00:08:08,145 --> 00:08:10,175 We certainly are, sir. 128 00:08:10,805 --> 00:08:14,275 It looks like they've achieved at least one orbit, maybe two 129 00:08:16,243 --> 00:08:21,143 Zvezdochka is ready to go again. So is our comrade, Ivan. 130 00:08:21,410 --> 00:08:23,010 A brave space traveler. 131 00:08:23,443 --> 00:08:26,243 We have proven life can be sustained in space. 132 00:08:26,368 --> 00:08:28,268 Now, we will be first to send a human 133 00:08:28,293 --> 00:08:29,956 A damn dog! 134 00:08:30,137 --> 00:08:31,358 And a damn mannequin! 135 00:08:34,867 --> 00:08:39,366 And then a 1.6 megaton RDS-37 thermonuclear warhead 136 00:08:39,391 --> 00:08:41,797 drops down in the middle of Des Moines. 137 00:08:41,936 --> 00:08:43,429 Well, that's a pretty big jump, sir. 138 00:08:43,453 --> 00:08:44,453 What? 139 00:08:44,458 --> 00:08:46,299 - Just there's that.. - Who the hell is he? 140 00:08:47,089 --> 00:08:49,208 Paul Stafford. Our Lead Engineer, Mr. Webb. 141 00:08:49,217 --> 00:08:51,979 I think what he meant to say is that speculation, at least 142 00:08:52,004 --> 00:08:54,614 on our side of the equation by definition, can be.. 143 00:08:55,343 --> 00:08:56,998 Just a little dangerous. 144 00:08:57,122 --> 00:08:58,213 Dangerous? 145 00:08:58,414 --> 00:09:00,221 You know what's dangerous, Mr. Stafford? 146 00:09:00,896 --> 00:09:02,798 Inaction, and indecision. 147 00:09:03,166 --> 00:09:06,212 Russians have a spy satellite lapping the planet, 148 00:09:06,237 --> 00:09:08,949 taking pictures of God knows what! 149 00:09:10,260 --> 00:09:12,431 The President is demanding an immediate response. 150 00:09:12,551 --> 00:09:14,965 No more delays. Alan Shepard, John Glenn, your uncle Bob. 151 00:09:14,990 --> 00:09:16,946 Doesn't matter, just get us up there, Harrison 152 00:09:16,999 --> 00:09:18,421 We can't justify a space program 153 00:09:19,149 --> 00:09:20,736 that doesn't put anything in space. 154 00:09:23,350 --> 00:09:25,063 How did that feel in there, Paul? 155 00:09:25,380 --> 00:09:27,235 Do you think you enlightened the Administrator? 156 00:09:29,562 --> 00:09:31,093 No, he didn't look enlightened to me. 157 00:09:32,127 --> 00:09:35,127 - He look enlightened to you, Sam? - Not particularly. 158 00:09:35,255 --> 00:09:37,880 And just so you know, he's not wrong about what he said in there. 159 00:09:37,905 --> 00:09:38,979 You know that, right? 160 00:09:39,574 --> 00:09:42,043 Because now that they can get up there, a bomb will follow. 161 00:09:43,024 --> 00:09:44,890 That's what happens to all our good ideas. 162 00:09:45,927 --> 00:09:47,443 I imagine there is too 163 00:09:47,914 --> 00:09:49,255 Where's the machine? 164 00:09:49,280 --> 00:09:51,157 Any day now, Mr. Harrison. 165 00:09:51,181 --> 00:09:52,600 - Any day now. - Yes, sir. 166 00:09:53,001 --> 00:09:54,204 What's it called? 167 00:09:54,711 --> 00:09:56,303 - The initials... - The IBM. 168 00:09:56,638 --> 00:09:58,011 International business machine. 169 00:09:58,456 --> 00:09:59,841 Space is a business 170 00:10:01,494 --> 00:10:02,569 I need a mathematician. 171 00:10:03,019 --> 00:10:05,518 - I'll put in another request, sir. - Another request. 172 00:10:05,519 --> 00:10:08,414 Jesus Christ! We don't have a single person, in this entire building, 173 00:10:08,439 --> 00:10:10,374 that can handle Analytic Geometry? 174 00:10:10,398 --> 00:10:12,026 That's what I've been told. 175 00:10:12,027 --> 00:10:14,513 Well, tell me something else, Ruth. Like we're going to find such a person 176 00:10:14,514 --> 00:10:17,030 before the Russians plant a flag on the damn moon. 177 00:10:33,346 --> 00:10:34,645 Ladies, ladies 178 00:10:34,646 --> 00:10:36,502 If you're tardy, you don't get an assignment 179 00:10:36,527 --> 00:10:38,864 if you don't get an assignment you don't have a job. 180 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:42,922 Eleanor. Data Reduction, Building 202. 181 00:10:42,947 --> 00:10:43,996 Data Reduction? 182 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:47,093 Well. You're welcome to join the charmers in Magneto-plasmadynamics. 183 00:10:47,117 --> 00:10:48,767 Oh! No, ma'am. 184 00:10:48,868 --> 00:10:51,259 Thank you, Data Reduction's just fine. 185 00:10:53,990 --> 00:10:55,218 - Mary. - Present. 186 00:10:55,343 --> 00:10:57,998 The Mercury 7 prototype has arrived for testing. 187 00:10:58,032 --> 00:10:59,578 Mr. Zielinski's requesting you. 188 00:11:00,679 --> 00:11:02,388 For permanent assignment. 189 00:11:02,413 --> 00:11:04,256 - Are you serious? - Get moving. 190 00:11:06,593 --> 00:11:08,173 Oh! Thank you, Jesus! 191 00:11:08,818 --> 00:11:11,223 - Thank you, Jesus! Oh! Thank you. - Mary 192 00:11:11,947 --> 00:11:13,348 Keep it inside 193 00:11:14,273 --> 00:11:15,973 I'm sorry, Dor 194 00:11:17,743 --> 00:11:19,137 All right, Mrs. late 195 00:11:19,139 --> 00:11:21,052 You'll also be.. 196 00:11:22,610 --> 00:11:23,840 Mrs. Mitchell. 197 00:11:23,924 --> 00:11:26,041 We're on double time this mornin', girls. 198 00:11:26,431 --> 00:11:28,033 I need these calculations before lunch. 199 00:11:29,387 --> 00:11:32,202 The Space Task Group needs a computer, ASAP. 200 00:11:32,727 --> 00:11:34,460 Someone with a handle on Analytic Geometry. 201 00:11:35,600 --> 00:11:37,750 We can't fill the position outta the East Group. 202 00:11:38,126 --> 00:11:39,421 Permanent or temp? 203 00:11:39,424 --> 00:11:40,823 Everything's temporary, Dorothy. 204 00:11:41,877 --> 00:11:44,097 - You have someone? - Oh! Yes, ma'am. 205 00:11:44,498 --> 00:11:45,768 Katherine's the gal for that. 206 00:11:46,633 --> 00:11:48,713 She can handle any numbers you put in front of her. 207 00:11:48,906 --> 00:11:50,558 I'll check her credentials. 208 00:11:52,209 --> 00:11:54,698 Didn't think of comin' all the way down here. 209 00:11:54,822 --> 00:11:56,822 Here. Pinch press those out. 210 00:12:02,837 --> 00:12:03,945 Mrs. Mitchell! 211 00:12:04,634 --> 00:12:05,679 If I could. 212 00:12:07,054 --> 00:12:08,821 My application for supervisor, ma'am. 213 00:12:09,688 --> 00:12:12,479 Was just wondering if they're still considering me for that position. 214 00:12:12,903 --> 00:12:13,961 Yes. 215 00:12:14,199 --> 00:12:15,525 Well, the official word is: no. 216 00:12:16,866 --> 00:12:20,282 They're not assignin' a permanent supervisor for the Colored Group. 217 00:12:20,307 --> 00:12:21,645 May I ask why? 218 00:12:21,742 --> 00:12:23,325 I don't know "why." 219 00:12:23,350 --> 00:12:24,819 I didn't ask "why." 220 00:12:24,843 --> 00:12:26,637 We need a Supervisor, ma'am. 221 00:12:26,738 --> 00:12:30,003 We haven't had one since Ms. Jansen got sick It's been almost a year. 222 00:12:30,027 --> 00:12:31,728 Things are workin' just fine as is. 223 00:12:31,929 --> 00:12:34,308 I'm doing the work of a Supervisor. 224 00:12:34,837 --> 00:12:37,681 Well. That's NASA, for ya. 225 00:12:38,329 --> 00:12:40,461 Fast with rocket ships. Slow with advancement. 226 00:12:41,603 --> 00:12:43,363 Get those trajectories calcs worked out. 227 00:12:43,488 --> 00:12:45,019 We need ‘em for the Redstone test. 228 00:13:18,565 --> 00:13:20,565 Mach 1 tunnel test, T-1 minute. 229 00:13:34,240 --> 00:13:35,675 No shoe is worth your life 230 00:13:36,080 --> 00:13:37,400 One.. One moment! 231 00:14:12,075 --> 00:14:13,270 Shut it down. 232 00:14:19,290 --> 00:14:21,960 If we alter the exterior from smooth 233 00:14:22,070 --> 00:14:26,054 to corrugated, the capsule might have more stability, 234 00:14:26,822 --> 00:14:29,374 But the friction, it's under during reentry.. 235 00:14:29,838 --> 00:14:32,817 most shield erosion occurs 236 00:14:33,491 --> 00:14:36,914 on the posterior side abutting the retro-boosters. 237 00:14:36,943 --> 00:14:38,133 Conclusion? 238 00:14:41,264 --> 00:14:43,858 The area closest to the boosters is closest to the heat. 239 00:14:45,363 --> 00:14:47,217 Coupled with rising temperatures on reentry, 240 00:14:47,560 --> 00:14:48,818 the contacts soften. 241 00:14:50,145 --> 00:14:53,936 We could consider another fastener other than bolts. 242 00:14:55,960 --> 00:14:57,060 Yes 243 00:14:58,171 --> 00:14:59,230 Yes. 244 00:15:05,198 --> 00:15:07,771 There's another opening in the Engineer Training Program. 245 00:15:09,279 --> 00:15:11,739 Flat head rivets would reduce wind drag. 246 00:15:11,740 --> 00:15:15,576 Mary! a person with an engineer's mind should be an engineer. 247 00:15:15,577 --> 00:15:18,108 You can't be a Computer the rest of your life. 248 00:15:18,133 --> 00:15:19,228 Mr. Zielinski. 249 00:15:19,801 --> 00:15:21,282 I'm a Negro woman. 250 00:15:21,882 --> 00:15:23,691 I'm not gonna to entertain the impossible 251 00:15:23,918 --> 00:15:27,104 And I'm a polish Jew whose parents died in a Nazi prison camp. 252 00:15:27,584 --> 00:15:29,816 Now I'm standing beneath a space ship, 253 00:15:30,340 --> 00:15:32,430 that's going to carry an astronaut to the stars. 254 00:15:33,554 --> 00:15:36,874 I think we can say, we are living the impossible. 255 00:15:38,009 --> 00:15:39,040 Let me ask you.. 256 00:15:39,243 --> 00:15:40,932 If you were a white male, 257 00:15:41,620 --> 00:15:43,330 Would you wish to be an engineer? 258 00:15:44,070 --> 00:15:46,625 I wouldn't have to. I'd already be one. 259 00:15:48,256 --> 00:15:49,961 Skirts must be worn past the knee. 260 00:15:49,986 --> 00:15:51,690 Sweaters are preferred to blouses. 261 00:15:51,864 --> 00:15:52,899 No jewelry. 262 00:15:53,386 --> 00:15:55,031 A simple pearl necklace is the exception. 263 00:15:56,031 --> 00:15:58,524 Your supervisor is Mr. Al Harrison. 264 00:15:58,900 --> 00:16:01,114 Director of the Space Task Group. 265 00:16:01,191 --> 00:16:03,908 you'll write research, proof calculations, so forth. 266 00:16:04,260 --> 00:16:07,174 Don't talk to Mr. Harrison lest he talks to you. 267 00:16:08,255 --> 00:16:10,286 Not many Computers last more than a few days, 268 00:16:10,894 --> 00:16:12,813 He's been through a dozen in as many months. 269 00:16:13,652 --> 00:16:14,748 Come on, keep up 270 00:16:15,273 --> 00:16:17,310 Things move fast around here 271 00:16:18,078 --> 00:16:19,494 Your clearance. 272 00:16:20,574 --> 00:16:22,874 They've never had a colored in here before, Katherine. 273 00:16:23,632 --> 00:16:24,733 Don't embarrass me. 274 00:16:51,010 --> 00:16:52,521 This wasn't emptied last night. 275 00:16:52,546 --> 00:16:54,184 I'm sorry. I'm not the.. 276 00:16:55,050 --> 00:16:56,150 custodian. 277 00:17:12,020 --> 00:17:14,670 Excuse me, ma'am. Mr. Harrison's Computer reporting. 278 00:17:15,190 --> 00:17:17,460 Take the desk in the back. I'll get your work in a.. 279 00:17:17,460 --> 00:17:18,520 Bit. 280 00:17:21,480 --> 00:17:23,600 Mr. Harrison won't warm up to you, don't expect it. 281 00:17:24,550 --> 00:17:26,380 Do your work, keep your head down. 282 00:17:27,060 --> 00:17:28,110 Thank you. 283 00:17:28,500 --> 00:17:29,990 Go on. Get settled. 284 00:17:41,470 --> 00:17:42,560 Paul, 285 00:17:43,200 --> 00:17:45,540 Why are we still losing shingles off the heat shield? 286 00:17:46,130 --> 00:17:48,708 Well, We're working with a prototype of the capsule, Al. 287 00:17:48,733 --> 00:17:51,244 It's little as one third the size.. - I get that. So.. 288 00:17:52,380 --> 00:17:54,970 What do you do with our million dollar fan, Karl? 289 00:17:55,510 --> 00:17:57,324 - Turn it down? - No, I don't think... 290 00:17:57,349 --> 00:17:59,154 Hey! That was a joke. 291 00:18:00,860 --> 00:18:02,380 Paul, if the heat shield comes off 292 00:18:02,690 --> 00:18:04,318 what d'you think happens to our astronaut? 293 00:18:04,343 --> 00:18:05,185 I know. 294 00:18:05,360 --> 00:18:06,760 So we're gonna.. 295 00:18:07,090 --> 00:18:08,687 we're gonna come up with a solve, right? 296 00:18:08,712 --> 00:18:10,214 Yes, sir. We're working on it. 297 00:18:10,620 --> 00:18:12,357 Ruth, what's the status on that Computer? 298 00:18:12,382 --> 00:18:14,074 She's right behind you, Mr. Harrison. 299 00:18:19,570 --> 00:18:21,280 Does she handle Analytic Geometry? 300 00:18:21,820 --> 00:18:23,770 Absolutely. And she speaks. 301 00:18:24,920 --> 00:18:26,330 Yes, sir. I do. 302 00:18:27,580 --> 00:18:28,720 - Which one? - Both. 303 00:18:29,020 --> 00:18:30,660 Geometry and speaking. 304 00:18:32,590 --> 00:18:33,770 Ruth. Give me that. 305 00:18:38,160 --> 00:18:39,640 Do you think you.. 306 00:18:40,260 --> 00:18:42,760 You think you can find me the Frenet frame for this data, 307 00:18:42,980 --> 00:18:43,902 Using the GramSchmidt... 308 00:18:43,927 --> 00:18:46,024 With Orthogonalization algorithm. Yes, sir. 309 00:18:46,510 --> 00:18:48,690 I prefer it over Euclidean coordinates. 310 00:18:52,010 --> 00:18:53,190 OK. Good. 311 00:18:54,810 --> 00:18:57,060 Good. Then, I'm going to need it by the end of the day. 312 00:18:57,084 --> 00:18:58,029 Yes. 313 00:18:58,030 --> 00:19:00,529 I'm also going to ask you to check Mr. Stafford's math 314 00:19:00,530 --> 00:19:02,662 as well as others on this floor from time to time. 315 00:19:02,687 --> 00:19:04,034 I can.. I can handle that, Al. 316 00:19:04,040 --> 00:19:06,330 I'm sure you can, Paul. I'm sure they all can. 317 00:19:06,354 --> 00:19:08,139 But if that were the case, 318 00:19:08,240 --> 00:19:10,850 Shingles wouldn't be flying off the heat shield now, would they? 319 00:19:12,870 --> 00:19:15,220 Excuse me, could I have everyone's attention for a moment? 320 00:19:17,460 --> 00:19:19,000 Thank you. Just a.. 321 00:19:20,020 --> 00:19:21,090 Just to be clear.. 322 00:19:21,315 --> 00:19:24,464 In 14 days the Mercury 7 will be here for training. 323 00:19:24,630 --> 00:19:27,160 And I have no doubt in my mind that they're going to be 324 00:19:27,630 --> 00:19:29,500 asking us questions about our work. 325 00:19:30,380 --> 00:19:33,150 I think that's a pretty reason we're giving. We're putting a human.. 326 00:19:33,190 --> 00:19:35,133 on top of a missile and shooting him into space 327 00:19:35,158 --> 00:19:37,134 And it's never been done before. 328 00:19:38,120 --> 00:19:39,956 And because it's never been done. Everything we do 329 00:19:40,081 --> 00:19:41,784 between now and then is going to matter. 330 00:19:43,590 --> 00:19:45,110 It's going to matter to their wives. 331 00:19:46,530 --> 00:19:47,660 To their children. 332 00:19:48,670 --> 00:19:51,000 I believe it's going to matter to the whole damn country. 333 00:19:52,480 --> 00:19:55,470 So this Space Task Group will be as advertised. 334 00:19:55,940 --> 00:19:58,560 America's greatest engineering and scientific minds 335 00:19:59,770 --> 00:20:01,110 are not gonna have a problem 336 00:20:01,430 --> 00:20:03,370 with having their work checked, are they, Paul? 337 00:20:03,680 --> 00:20:04,750 No, sir. 338 00:20:05,140 --> 00:20:06,580 Good. So let's have an amen, damnit 339 00:20:07,004 --> 00:20:08,579 Amen. 340 00:20:08,580 --> 00:20:10,280 Amen. 341 00:20:11,390 --> 00:20:12,610 All right! 342 00:20:41,150 --> 00:20:42,160 My numbers are spot on. 343 00:20:44,410 --> 00:20:46,320 I'll double check them, sir. No problem. 344 00:20:56,460 --> 00:20:58,740 - I'm not gonna be able to.. - Work on what you can read. 345 00:20:58,770 --> 00:21:00,850 The rest is classified. You don't have clearance. 346 00:21:21,735 --> 00:21:22,835 Excuse me... 347 00:21:22,860 --> 00:21:24,460 May I ask you where the ladies' room is? 348 00:21:24,461 --> 00:21:26,861 Sorry, I have no idea where your bathroom is? 349 00:21:27,980 --> 00:21:29,010 Yes, sir. 350 00:21:29,934 --> 00:21:31,034 Ah! Yes. 351 00:22:55,720 --> 00:22:57,667 - Ruth! - Yes, Mr. Harrison. 352 00:22:58,492 --> 00:23:00,284 Where's that girl with the numbers? 353 00:23:00,910 --> 00:23:02,780 On a... break. 354 00:23:04,150 --> 00:23:05,810 We take breaks now? 355 00:23:33,040 --> 00:23:35,760 My God, where have you been? Are you finished yet? 356 00:23:36,390 --> 00:23:38,450 Almost. He said about the end of the day? 357 00:23:38,475 --> 00:23:41,034 The end of the day around here was yesterday. 358 00:23:41,940 --> 00:23:43,089 I need those done first. 359 00:23:43,114 --> 00:23:44,430 He wants those done first. 360 00:23:44,460 --> 00:23:46,350 - OK ! - Get going. 361 00:24:55,380 --> 00:24:56,400 Mr. Harrison. 362 00:24:58,210 --> 00:24:59,800 Oh! Yeah, just set up, you know. 363 00:25:03,300 --> 00:25:04,680 And Stafford's heat shield calcs? 364 00:25:06,860 --> 00:25:08,430 It's hard to be sure, sir. 365 00:25:09,590 --> 00:25:10,630 Hard to be sure. 366 00:25:11,750 --> 00:25:13,580 You know what we're doing here? 367 00:25:15,030 --> 00:25:16,530 Trying to put a man into space, sir. 368 00:25:16,970 --> 00:25:18,060 That's right. 369 00:25:19,230 --> 00:25:21,270 That's right. So you can throw that in the trash. 370 00:25:21,360 --> 00:25:22,650 Excuse me? 371 00:25:23,040 --> 00:25:24,700 I said you can throw it away 372 00:25:25,655 --> 00:25:26,656 Here. 373 00:25:27,880 --> 00:25:29,190 It's not an insult to your work. It's just.. 374 00:25:30,280 --> 00:25:33,410 .. Obsolete. That's how fast things are moving around here. 375 00:25:33,480 --> 00:25:35,690 If I said I was sorry, I'd be saying it all day. 376 00:25:36,880 --> 00:25:39,880 What I'm asking you to do.. what I'm asking everyone in that room, 377 00:25:39,890 --> 00:25:43,530 all my... geniuses, is to look beyond the numbers. 378 00:25:44,500 --> 00:25:45,730 To look around them. 379 00:25:46,560 --> 00:25:47,610 Through them. 380 00:25:48,520 --> 00:25:51,030 For answers to questions we don't even know to ask. 381 00:25:51,440 --> 00:25:52,830 Math that doesn't yet exist. 382 00:25:54,140 --> 00:25:56,300 Because without it, we're not going anywhere. 383 00:25:56,300 --> 00:25:57,650 I mean, we're staying on the ground. We're not... 384 00:25:58,620 --> 00:25:59,870 flying into space. We're not.. 385 00:26:00,600 --> 00:26:03,990 circling the earth. And we're certainly not touching the moon. And in my mind.. 386 00:26:05,650 --> 00:26:06,970 In my mind, I'm already there. 387 00:26:09,820 --> 00:26:10,900 Are you? 388 00:26:12,740 --> 00:26:13,810 Yes, sir. 389 00:26:14,815 --> 00:26:15,915 Good. 390 00:26:16,240 --> 00:26:19,000 Because I don't need another smart girl with an adding machine. 391 00:26:22,180 --> 00:26:23,380 Can I go, sir? 392 00:26:26,480 --> 00:26:28,190 Go? Yeah. Go, yeah. 393 00:26:29,190 --> 00:26:30,830 yes, you can go 394 00:26:55,530 --> 00:26:59,110 I'm saying this is so much. I'm not saying that.. I.. 395 00:27:02,770 --> 00:27:03,980 We've been waiting for hours. 396 00:27:04,060 --> 00:27:05,370 Next time you take the bus. 397 00:27:05,640 --> 00:27:07,100 She's in a mood. 398 00:27:25,820 --> 00:27:29,550 I haven't been late one day in ten years. Haven't been out sick. 399 00:27:29,940 --> 00:27:33,110 Haven't complained. My work's on time. It's done right. It's done well. 400 00:27:33,820 --> 00:27:35,319 It's not fair, that's a fact. 401 00:27:35,320 --> 00:27:37,973 What's not fair is having the responsibility of the Supervisor, 402 00:27:38,098 --> 00:27:40,554 but not the title or the pay. 403 00:27:40,690 --> 00:27:41,860 Watching you two move on. 404 00:27:43,030 --> 00:27:44,430 Now don't get me wrong. 405 00:27:44,854 --> 00:27:46,954 Any upward movement is movement for us all 406 00:27:48,778 --> 00:27:50,178 It just isn't movement for me. 407 00:27:50,202 --> 00:27:54,502 Truth be told, Dorothy, I don't really know if I can keep up in that room. 408 00:27:54,926 --> 00:27:57,126 I'll be back with the Computers in a week, 409 00:27:57,800 --> 00:27:59,443 or out of a job entirely. 410 00:27:59,468 --> 00:28:03,595 Oh, please! You're better with the numbers than anyone in the cabin and you know it. 411 00:28:03,690 --> 00:28:06,760 Make that pencil move as fast as your mind does, you'll be fine. 412 00:28:07,300 --> 00:28:10,855 And you. Have some respect! Get your damn feet off my dash board. 413 00:28:11,180 --> 00:28:13,064 This isn't your living room. 414 00:28:16,800 --> 00:28:18,670 I sound like a supervisor, don't I? 415 00:28:18,690 --> 00:28:19,951 A mean, ole salty one. 416 00:28:20,176 --> 00:28:22,234 Riddled with authority. No question. 417 00:28:23,640 --> 00:28:25,960 You don't mess with, Mrs. Vaughan. 418 00:28:26,670 --> 00:28:28,569 Turn that music up 419 00:28:44,550 --> 00:28:46,650 - Goodnight, Katherine! - Bye, Kath! 420 00:28:46,975 --> 00:28:49,175 Goodnight, ladies! See you in the morning. 421 00:28:58,160 --> 00:29:00,170 - Hey baby - Hello, mamma. 422 00:29:00,900 --> 00:29:03,570 I was fixing to call the National Guard. 423 00:29:04,660 --> 00:29:06,220 Sorry, Momma. 424 00:29:06,550 --> 00:29:07,960 New assignment. 425 00:29:08,840 --> 00:29:09,990 Space Task Group. 426 00:29:10,015 --> 00:29:12,314 Oh my word, that sounds important 427 00:29:13,050 --> 00:29:14,560 It's a promotion? 428 00:29:15,580 --> 00:29:17,210 Might be a slight promotion. 429 00:29:18,290 --> 00:29:20,000 But you want the job, right? 430 00:29:21,590 --> 00:29:22,760 I think so. 431 00:29:23,200 --> 00:29:24,280 It's a challenge. But.. 432 00:29:25,160 --> 00:29:27,290 Well, it's nothing you can't handle, Katherine. 433 00:29:29,300 --> 00:29:31,040 Thank you, mamma. 434 00:29:32,550 --> 00:29:35,430 - Are they asleep yet? - They're pretending to be. 435 00:29:37,760 --> 00:29:39,320 They're not pretending well enough 436 00:29:40,480 --> 00:29:41,670 Thank you, mamma. Love you. 437 00:29:42,610 --> 00:29:45,310 This is my bed! 438 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:49,150 What are you doing? 439 00:29:49,174 --> 00:29:53,799 It's not fair how Joylette gets to sleep by herself cause she's the oldest. 440 00:29:53,823 --> 00:29:55,209 Yes it is fair 441 00:29:57,010 --> 00:29:58,650 Constance, Kathy, sit. 442 00:30:03,505 --> 00:30:08,640 Now, I understand you want to be grown. And have your own space 443 00:30:09,570 --> 00:30:11,050 So whoever sleeps in that bed, 444 00:30:11,370 --> 00:30:12,980 in Joylette's place, 445 00:30:13,260 --> 00:30:14,940 will also do the dishes, 446 00:30:14,990 --> 00:30:19,280 take out the trash, and do all of Joylette's chores 447 00:30:19,704 --> 00:30:21,404 That's okay. Never mind. 448 00:30:21,710 --> 00:30:24,760 She's not so terrible to share with. 449 00:30:26,284 --> 00:30:27,384 OK. 450 00:30:27,530 --> 00:30:30,510 then don't let me come home and find you like this again, you hear me? 451 00:30:30,680 --> 00:30:33,460 You're supposed to been asleep, a long time ago. 452 00:30:33,470 --> 00:30:35,100 We just wanted to say goodnight. 453 00:30:35,424 --> 00:30:38,124 You've been gone for 300 hours. 454 00:30:40,250 --> 00:30:43,870 I work a full-time job now. You all know that. 455 00:30:45,890 --> 00:30:48,640 I have to be mommy and daddy. 456 00:30:52,690 --> 00:30:55,160 I miss your father just as much as anyone 457 00:30:56,020 --> 00:30:57,160 He's with his angels. 458 00:30:57,884 --> 00:31:00,084 Yes. He's with all his angels. 459 00:31:00,390 --> 00:31:01,660 And he's watching over us. 460 00:31:02,184 --> 00:31:04,494 Every minute. OK? 461 00:31:04,640 --> 00:31:08,060 That's why we have to be strong. All right? 462 00:31:08,290 --> 00:31:11,200 - Yes, Mamma. - Yeah get some rest, OK? 463 00:31:11,860 --> 00:31:13,750 - Mamma? - Yes, baby. 464 00:31:14,370 --> 00:31:16,760 Are the Russians fixing to attack us? 465 00:31:17,230 --> 00:31:18,600 Where'd you get that from? 466 00:31:18,610 --> 00:31:21,580 We had to hide under our desks today. All scrunched up. 467 00:31:22,590 --> 00:31:23,870 OK, baby. That's called a drill. 468 00:31:25,090 --> 00:31:26,120 It means .. 469 00:31:26,580 --> 00:31:30,280 You practice safety, just in case something happens. 470 00:31:33,200 --> 00:31:35,430 Truth is, we don't know what they're doing up there. 471 00:31:36,240 --> 00:31:40,140 - You're going up to space too? - No, baby. But.. 472 00:31:40,680 --> 00:31:45,290 I'm going to do what I can help those brave men get there. Yes, I'm. 473 00:31:45,740 --> 00:31:50,200 You could fly up to space if you wanted to, Mamma. You can be an astronaut. 474 00:31:50,400 --> 00:31:52,860 - Did you draw this? - Yes, mamma. 475 00:31:54,100 --> 00:31:55,320 Is that me? 476 00:31:57,570 --> 00:31:59,000 You see this? 477 00:32:00,280 --> 00:32:03,520 Oh, my goodness, I love you, baby. 478 00:32:03,844 --> 00:32:06,844 - Me too - I know, I know. Come here. 479 00:32:07,310 --> 00:32:09,660 All right! Now this time really go to bed. 480 00:32:11,270 --> 00:32:12,900 I love you all. Goodnight. 481 00:32:13,424 --> 00:32:15,424 Goodnight. I love my picture, baby. 482 00:32:28,740 --> 00:32:30,890 - Praise God! - Praise God! 483 00:32:30,914 --> 00:32:33,190 - Hallelujah! - Hallelujah! 484 00:32:37,640 --> 00:32:42,460 Praise God that change is coming. 485 00:32:44,720 --> 00:32:46,980 From the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, 486 00:32:48,330 --> 00:32:50,130 to the good Reverend Dr. King, 487 00:32:50,350 --> 00:32:51,430 Hallelujah! 488 00:32:51,840 --> 00:32:53,230 to the students sitting in 489 00:32:53,270 --> 00:32:55,170 at lunch counters in North Carolina. 490 00:32:56,330 --> 00:32:59,120 His faith in us has no limits 491 00:32:59,460 --> 00:33:00,740 The good Lord.. 492 00:33:01,140 --> 00:33:02,790 has our very own women.. 493 00:33:03,420 --> 00:33:04,600 workin' on rocket ships! 494 00:33:09,280 --> 00:33:11,690 And we have National Guardsmen 495 00:33:12,170 --> 00:33:13,870 defending our freedom 496 00:33:13,880 --> 00:33:16,100 Give a shout of praise for Colonel Jim Johnson. 497 00:33:18,710 --> 00:33:20,530 Returning home by the grace of God, 498 00:33:21,070 --> 00:33:23,130 to set up a National Guard unit 499 00:33:23,260 --> 00:33:24,860 right here in Hampton. 500 00:33:25,840 --> 00:33:29,430 - Can I get a "Hallelujah" in here?! - Hallelujah! 501 00:33:33,760 --> 00:33:36,259 I just don't understand.. I just.. I don't.. 502 00:33:36,360 --> 00:33:37,171 I don't understand. 503 00:33:37,196 --> 00:33:39,244 I don't want to talk about this again, OK? 504 00:33:39,515 --> 00:33:41,315 A female engineer? 505 00:33:41,340 --> 00:33:42,980 A female engineer. 506 00:33:43,510 --> 00:33:46,160 We're Negro, baby. Ain't no such thing. Understand it. 507 00:33:46,184 --> 00:33:47,629 It's not like that there, Levi. 508 00:33:47,630 --> 00:33:51,410 You can't "apply" for freedom. Freedom is never granted to the oppressed. 509 00:33:52,010 --> 00:33:53,770 It's got to be demanded. Taken. 510 00:33:54,010 --> 00:33:55,910 Stop quoting your slogans at me. 511 00:33:56,140 --> 00:33:58,320 There's more than one way to achieve something. 512 00:33:58,330 --> 00:33:59,440 I don't want any greens. 513 00:34:00,150 --> 00:34:01,670 I tell you about interrupting? 514 00:34:01,720 --> 00:34:03,570 Here, try this, baby. 515 00:34:05,980 --> 00:34:08,000 You gonna eat them greens too. 516 00:34:08,410 --> 00:34:09,580 Kids need to eat their vegetables. 517 00:34:10,660 --> 00:34:12,350 You'd know that if you was at home. 518 00:34:14,750 --> 00:34:16,570 You better settle down, Levi Jackson. 519 00:34:16,780 --> 00:34:20,800 Lest you want this female's mind right here, in front of everybody. 520 00:34:22,180 --> 00:34:23,630 All I'm saying 521 00:34:24,230 --> 00:34:25,980 Don't play the fool. 522 00:34:26,150 --> 00:34:27,910 I don't want to see you get hurt. 523 00:34:28,190 --> 00:34:30,183 NASA's never ever given you gals your due, 524 00:34:30,208 --> 00:34:32,494 having a couple of extra degrees ain't gonna change that. 525 00:34:34,410 --> 00:34:36,370 Civil rights ain't always civil. 526 00:34:42,150 --> 00:34:43,910 I don't want any greens either. 527 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:46,830 No lip, little miss. Your brother gets them, and so do you. 528 00:34:49,720 --> 00:34:51,500 I hear he's planning on staying in the area. 529 00:34:53,520 --> 00:34:54,840 Well. That's good for him. 530 00:34:55,664 --> 00:34:57,970 Katherine, go find your way over there. 531 00:34:58,220 --> 00:35:01,390 That Colonel Jim is a tall glass of water 532 00:35:01,414 --> 00:35:05,214 That he is. Tall. Strong. Commanding. 533 00:35:05,238 --> 00:35:08,738 - And I bet he's like that day and night. - Mary 534 00:35:08,950 --> 00:35:11,990 It's Sunday Please, have some shame. 535 00:35:12,140 --> 00:35:13,410 I will not. 536 00:35:14,110 --> 00:35:17,690 - Mm. I think he's smiling over here. - At you 537 00:35:22,050 --> 00:35:26,130 - I'm not smiling back. - You're all teeth right now. 538 00:35:26,154 --> 00:35:27,254 I am not 539 00:35:29,580 --> 00:35:32,100 - He's coming over - Now, why would he be doing that? 540 00:35:32,110 --> 00:35:34,710 - Because Mary's waving at him - No! Ladies, I'm not.. 541 00:35:34,790 --> 00:35:36,320 Too late. Fix your hair on the side. 542 00:35:37,900 --> 00:35:41,048 I'm Dorothy Vaughan. That's Mary Jackson. I believe you met her husband, Levi. 543 00:35:41,073 --> 00:35:42,610 Yes, ma'am. Good to meet you all. 544 00:35:42,611 --> 00:35:44,335 And Ms. Katherine Goble. 545 00:35:44,660 --> 00:35:46,150 She's not married. She's a widow. 546 00:35:46,770 --> 00:35:48,550 With three beautiful little girls, 547 00:35:48,700 --> 00:35:51,370 so well-behaved. Angels on earth, is what we'd like to call 'em. 548 00:35:52,420 --> 00:35:55,540 - Dorothy, slice-a pie? - I'd love one 549 00:35:55,764 --> 00:35:57,169 Excuse me 550 00:35:57,370 --> 00:35:59,030 You already have a slice-a pie, Doro.. 551 00:36:03,280 --> 00:36:04,592 Well, I was just 552 00:36:04,617 --> 00:36:07,314 - fixing my three babies some plates. - May I help? 553 00:36:08,290 --> 00:36:09,860 Sure. Ah! Fruit salad! 554 00:36:13,330 --> 00:36:15,580 Pastor mentioned you're computer at NASA 555 00:36:16,490 --> 00:36:18,550 - Yes - What's that entail? 556 00:36:20,640 --> 00:36:23,052 We calculate the mathematics necessary to enable 557 00:36:23,077 --> 00:36:25,144 launch and landing for the Space Program. 558 00:36:26,990 --> 00:36:29,320 - Pretty heady stuff! - Yes, it is. 559 00:36:29,360 --> 00:36:30,900 They let women handle that sort of.. 560 00:36:34,200 --> 00:36:36,260 that's.. not what I mean 561 00:36:36,520 --> 00:36:37,850 What do you mean? 562 00:36:40,840 --> 00:36:46,830 I am.. just surprised something so.. taxing 563 00:36:47,270 --> 00:36:48,570 Mr. Johnson 564 00:36:50,050 --> 00:36:52,210 If I were you, I'd quit talking right now 565 00:36:52,290 --> 00:36:53,920 I don't mean any disrespect 566 00:36:54,720 --> 00:36:57,699 I'll have you know, I was the first Negro female 567 00:36:57,724 --> 00:37:00,884 student at West Virginia University Graduate School. 568 00:37:01,600 --> 00:37:04,577 On any given day, I analyze the manometer levels 569 00:37:04,602 --> 00:37:07,274 for air displacement friction and velocity. 570 00:37:07,810 --> 00:37:11,186 and compute over 10,000 calculations by cosine, 571 00:37:11,211 --> 00:37:14,164 square root and lately Analytic Geometry. 572 00:37:14,290 --> 00:37:17,339 By hand. There are 20 bright, 573 00:37:17,364 --> 00:37:20,074 highly capable Negro women in the West Computing Group, 574 00:37:20,660 --> 00:37:23,060 and we're proud to be doing our part for the country. 575 00:37:23,861 --> 00:37:24,985 So, yes 576 00:37:25,010 --> 00:37:27,690 They let women do some things at NASA, Mr. Johnson. 577 00:37:27,950 --> 00:37:29,500 And it's not because we wear skirts 578 00:37:30,660 --> 00:37:32,680 It's because we wear glasses 579 00:37:34,040 --> 00:37:35,150 Have a good day 580 00:37:49,515 --> 00:37:53,730 Scott, welcome to Langley. Welcome to Langley. 581 00:37:54,054 --> 00:37:56,054 Right here, Gentlemen 582 00:38:06,145 --> 00:38:08,145 That's Alan Shepard. 583 00:38:08,370 --> 00:38:11,060 US Navy pilot. He could be the first man in space. 584 00:38:11,220 --> 00:38:14,070 That's Scott Carpenter and Walter Schirra. 585 00:38:14,230 --> 00:38:15,310 Also Navy pilots. 586 00:38:15,840 --> 00:38:17,960 All under 5'11", 180 lbs. 587 00:38:18,680 --> 00:38:19,705 IQs over 130. 588 00:38:19,930 --> 00:38:22,504 And handsome must be a requirement too. 589 00:38:22,590 --> 00:38:25,182 How could you possibly be ogling these white men? 590 00:38:25,307 --> 00:38:28,544 It's equal rights. I have the right to see fine in every color. 591 00:38:29,530 --> 00:38:31,090 That's John Glenn. 592 00:38:31,250 --> 00:38:33,220 He's the only Marine Corps pilot. 593 00:38:33,300 --> 00:38:35,370 Gentlemen, if we may.. much to see around here. 594 00:38:35,780 --> 00:38:37,430 we haven't shaken all the hands yet. 595 00:38:37,580 --> 00:38:40,252 - We have a fairly tight itinerary, Colonel. - Ruth, it's fine. 596 00:38:40,277 --> 00:38:42,390 - He's coming straight. - look around ahead. 597 00:38:42,515 --> 00:38:45,165 Ladies. Didn't wanna run off without saying hello 598 00:38:45,200 --> 00:38:47,733 They seem to be in a big rush around here. 599 00:38:47,920 --> 00:38:50,219 The Russians certainly aren't slowing down any. 600 00:38:50,220 --> 00:38:52,919 They can't build the refrigerator, how the heck they beat us into space? 601 00:38:54,620 --> 00:38:55,860 What do you ladies do for NASA? 602 00:38:55,900 --> 00:38:58,510 - Calculate your trajectories. Launch and landing. 603 00:38:58,535 --> 00:39:00,744 - I can't get anywhere without the numbers. - No, sir. 604 00:39:01,270 --> 00:39:02,710 Mary Jackson, Mr. Glenn. 605 00:39:03,700 --> 00:39:06,260 Engineering. And I'm proud as the devil to be workin' with you. 606 00:39:06,600 --> 00:39:07,690 Thank you, Mary. 607 00:39:07,714 --> 00:39:09,169 John! 608 00:39:09,770 --> 00:39:11,460 - I must take it inside - Yes, sir. 609 00:39:11,484 --> 00:39:13,089 Guys! 610 00:39:50,830 --> 00:39:52,565 Mr. Harrison wants you to confirm launch 611 00:39:52,590 --> 00:39:54,524 and landing for the Redstone Rocket test. 612 00:39:59,610 --> 00:40:02,970 I cannot work on what I cannot see, Mr. Stafford. 613 00:40:03,500 --> 00:40:04,699 It's illegible. 614 00:40:04,700 --> 00:40:06,482 Those numbers have already been confirmed by two engineers 615 00:40:06,507 --> 00:40:08,353 in this department, and myself. 616 00:40:08,378 --> 00:40:10,514 This is more or less a dummy check. 617 00:40:46,790 --> 00:40:50,130 This one, like make a two. Make a double. OK? Get it? 618 00:40:53,700 --> 00:40:55,550 No one thought to measure these things. 619 00:40:56,180 --> 00:40:57,660 I'm afraid, not. Sir. 620 00:40:59,070 --> 00:41:00,570 Would you like us to stop? 621 00:41:01,420 --> 00:41:02,910 No. No, just.. 622 00:41:03,640 --> 00:41:05,740 I see, no. Just keep going. 623 00:41:07,380 --> 00:41:08,390 In fact 624 00:41:08,470 --> 00:41:10,910 - Use.. Use the big hammer - Yes, sir. 625 00:41:11,330 --> 00:41:13,660 Come on, use the big hammer. You heard the man. Let's go! 626 00:41:40,750 --> 00:41:42,090 Ma'am. 627 00:41:44,010 --> 00:41:45,830 Our runner can pick up your work, Dorothy. 628 00:41:47,120 --> 00:41:48,960 You need to be workin', not walkin'. 629 00:41:48,990 --> 00:41:51,880 Oh! It's break time, ma'am. No trouble at all. 630 00:41:51,980 --> 00:41:53,590 well, since you made the trip 631 00:41:54,260 --> 00:41:55,800 you can take that batch over there 632 00:41:56,930 --> 00:41:58,630 Sure thing, Mrs. Mitchell. 633 00:42:01,760 --> 00:42:03,198 You need somethin' else? 634 00:42:03,223 --> 00:42:04,724 Yes, ma'am. 635 00:42:05,190 --> 00:42:07,870 I was wondering if you knew what they're building over in the Tech Wing. 636 00:42:10,580 --> 00:42:12,390 It's called an IBM. 637 00:42:12,760 --> 00:42:13,760 A mainframe machine. 638 00:42:14,910 --> 00:42:17,710 Apparently, it can do our calculations in a fraction of the time. 639 00:42:19,870 --> 00:42:21,370 Guess that's good for NASA. 640 00:42:25,110 --> 00:42:27,430 Hurry on, now. Best if you do it in one trip. 641 00:42:45,080 --> 00:42:46,160 Excuse me 642 00:43:30,595 --> 00:43:31,745 Is that correct? 643 00:43:33,369 --> 00:43:34,669 Yeah 644 00:43:41,445 --> 00:43:43,145 Whose work is that? http://archiveha.net/ 645 00:43:44,770 --> 00:43:46,470 I said, whose work is that?! 646 00:43:49,610 --> 00:43:50,800 Katherine Goble, sir. 647 00:43:55,930 --> 00:43:58,600 How did you know the Redstone couldn't support orbital flight? 648 00:43:58,624 --> 00:43:59,949 That's classified information 649 00:43:59,950 --> 00:44:01,310 It's top secret. 650 00:44:01,730 --> 00:44:04,229 Well, it's no secret why the Redstone test keep failing 651 00:44:04,230 --> 00:44:07,113 its flight for sub-orbital flight, but it can't handle the weight of the capsule 652 00:44:07,138 --> 00:44:08,804 and push it into space. 653 00:44:09,620 --> 00:44:11,270 Numbers don't lie. 654 00:44:11,980 --> 00:44:13,850 And you figured it all out with this? 655 00:44:15,700 --> 00:44:16,860 Half the data is redacted 656 00:44:18,430 --> 00:44:21,530 What's there tells the story if you read between the lines. http://archiveha.net/ 657 00:44:21,970 --> 00:44:24,810 The distance from launch to orbit, we know. Then mass we know. 658 00:44:24,840 --> 00:44:26,900 The Mercury Capsule weight, we know. 659 00:44:26,940 --> 00:44:29,580 And the speeds are there.. in the data. 660 00:44:30,350 --> 00:44:31,560 You did the math. 661 00:44:32,184 --> 00:44:33,584 Yes, sir. 662 00:44:34,060 --> 00:44:35,410 I looked beyond. 663 00:44:37,970 --> 00:44:40,100 And how do you know about the Atlas rocket? 664 00:44:43,190 --> 00:44:44,680 That's not math. 665 00:44:45,490 --> 00:44:48,210 That data's not here. Like he said, it's classified. 666 00:44:54,480 --> 00:44:55,940 I held it up to the light. 667 00:44:56,830 --> 00:44:59,140 - You held it up to the light? - Yes, sir. 668 00:45:04,530 --> 00:45:06,120 Yep. There it is. 669 00:45:07,940 --> 00:45:08,970 Atlas 670 00:45:09,820 --> 00:45:10,990 What's your name? 671 00:45:11,300 --> 00:45:12,740 Katherine Goble. 672 00:45:13,990 --> 00:45:16,155 - Are you a spy, Katherine? - Am I what? 673 00:45:16,180 --> 00:45:18,624 - I'm saying, are you a Russian spy? - No, sir. 674 00:45:19,240 --> 00:45:20,480 I'm not Russian. 675 00:45:22,210 --> 00:45:23,800 She's not Russian, sir. 676 00:45:25,710 --> 00:45:27,567 All right then, we have nothing to lose here. 677 00:45:27,592 --> 00:45:30,087 give her everything she needs to work on Shepard's trajectories. 678 00:45:30,112 --> 00:45:31,744 Without redaction. Are we clear now? 679 00:45:31,790 --> 00:45:33,370 Right. Are we sure about this? 680 00:45:33,750 --> 00:45:35,290 What's the issue, Paul? You heard her. 681 00:45:35,990 --> 00:45:37,200 She's not a spy. 682 00:45:38,290 --> 00:45:39,994 I.. I just don't think it's a good idea. 683 00:45:40,219 --> 00:45:41,964 You know what I think is a good idea? 684 00:45:42,460 --> 00:45:43,550 Darker ink. 685 00:45:43,960 --> 00:45:46,470 I think darker ink is a good idea. Ruth, could pass it along? 686 00:45:46,494 --> 00:45:47,549 Yes, sir. 687 00:45:47,750 --> 00:45:49,560 - Thank you, Katherine - Thank you, sir. 688 00:45:56,510 --> 00:45:57,960 This interrogation is over 689 00:46:17,020 --> 00:46:19,219 You can probably get to the moon and back with this. 690 00:46:19,220 --> 00:46:20,919 Just not the bathroom. 691 00:46:20,920 --> 00:46:22,525 At least they're not blind to what you do. 692 00:46:22,550 --> 00:46:23,954 It's not going to matter soon. 693 00:46:24,460 --> 00:46:26,550 This IBM's going to put us all out of work. 694 00:46:27,830 --> 00:46:29,170 What can we do about it? 695 00:46:30,110 --> 00:46:31,300 Only one thing to do 696 00:46:32,150 --> 00:46:34,000 Learn all we can. Make ourselves valuable. 697 00:46:34,510 --> 00:46:37,123 Somewhere down the line a human being's going to have to push the buttons. 698 00:46:37,148 --> 00:46:38,184 That's right. 699 00:46:40,420 --> 00:46:41,520 Oh, mercy 700 00:46:42,520 --> 00:46:43,708 Well, she must be lost. 701 00:46:43,733 --> 00:46:47,294 NASA doesn't commission females for the Engineer Training Program. 702 00:46:48,030 --> 00:46:51,710 That position is available to any qualified applicant. 703 00:46:52,000 --> 00:46:54,499 Right. Except you don't have the educational requirements. 704 00:46:54,500 --> 00:46:57,250 I have a Bachelors Degree in Mathematics and Physical Sciences. 705 00:46:57,275 --> 00:46:59,294 It's the same as most engineers around here. 706 00:46:59,470 --> 00:47:03,663 Well, we now require advanced extension courses through the University of Virginia. 707 00:47:03,688 --> 00:47:06,304 It's in the Employee Handbook. An addendum. 708 00:47:07,000 --> 00:47:08,150 Case you haven't read it 709 00:47:09,060 --> 00:47:12,240 Every time we have a chance to get ahead, they move the finish line. 710 00:47:12,265 --> 00:47:14,583 I just follow the rules around here. And I expect.. 711 00:47:14,608 --> 00:47:16,868 everyone who works for me to follow them as well. 712 00:47:17,300 --> 00:47:19,910 There are no special circumstances for anyone. 713 00:47:20,380 --> 00:47:22,840 You all should be thankful, you have jobs at all. 714 00:47:28,690 --> 00:47:30,300 "For those that cannot attend classes 715 00:47:30,550 --> 00:47:32,410 at the University of Virginia, 716 00:47:32,470 --> 00:47:36,400 Advanced Extension Courses are available at Hampton High School." 717 00:47:37,530 --> 00:47:39,260 That's still a segregated school, Mary 718 00:47:39,960 --> 00:47:43,370 Virginia acts like Brown vs. Board of Education never happened. 719 00:47:43,390 --> 00:47:48,120 They'll never gonna allow a colored woman just take classes at an all white school! 720 00:47:48,680 --> 00:47:51,690 - Sounds about right. - That's all you're gonna say? 721 00:47:51,800 --> 00:47:53,558 Well, I'm not going to sit here all day and listen to you 722 00:47:53,583 --> 00:47:55,864 complain about the way things are, we're tryin to play cards. 723 00:47:56,310 --> 00:47:59,090 Petition the court. Fight for what you want. But quit talking about it 724 00:48:02,580 --> 00:48:04,300 - I've been complaining? - For days 725 00:48:04,324 --> 00:48:05,624 Ladies 726 00:48:06,560 --> 00:48:07,810 Not one more peep about work. 727 00:48:08,400 --> 00:48:09,770 Deal me in 728 00:48:10,130 --> 00:48:11,870 Katherine, come on 729 00:48:12,740 --> 00:48:14,010 You 730 00:48:14,070 --> 00:48:16,570 Yeah! I needed this! Thank you! 731 00:48:19,500 --> 00:48:21,570 Don't give her any more Katherine 732 00:48:21,870 --> 00:48:23,700 I can't. She drank it all. 733 00:48:23,924 --> 00:48:25,924 Yes. I'm fine 734 00:48:26,370 --> 00:48:28,200 I'm as fine as I've ever been. 735 00:48:28,225 --> 00:48:30,724 You're as drunk as you've ever been. 736 00:48:31,620 --> 00:48:33,900 Come on! let's dance, girls. 737 00:48:34,324 --> 00:48:36,624 Come on, Kath! Let's dance. 738 00:48:36,648 --> 00:48:37,784 Go dance, Katherine. 739 00:48:37,785 --> 00:48:40,284 Come on! 740 00:48:40,285 --> 00:48:41,552 We're gonna teach you how 741 00:48:41,577 --> 00:48:46,854 Keep going, here! All right. Slow! Here slow down. 742 00:49:09,054 --> 00:49:19,054 Segregation must go! 743 00:49:21,420 --> 00:49:24,380 Don't pay attention to any of that. We're not part of that trouble. Go on. 744 00:49:36,085 --> 00:49:37,085 Leonard.. 745 00:49:37,110 --> 00:49:38,770 We must have done it. 746 00:49:42,855 --> 00:49:45,055 We don't want any trouble in here. 747 00:49:45,880 --> 00:49:47,480 Oh! I'm not here for any trouble. Ma'am. 748 00:49:47,580 --> 00:49:48,950 What are you here for? 749 00:49:50,130 --> 00:49:51,180 A book. 750 00:49:51,280 --> 00:49:53,760 You have books in the colored section. 751 00:49:54,640 --> 00:49:56,550 It doesn't have what I'm looking for. 752 00:49:56,670 --> 00:49:58,450 Well, that's just the way it is. 753 00:50:03,580 --> 00:50:04,606 Well, you know better... 754 00:50:04,607 --> 00:50:06,830 Get your hands off my boys. Don't touch them. 755 00:50:07,990 --> 00:50:09,230 You have a blessed day. 756 00:50:18,455 --> 00:50:21,720 Separate and equal are two different things. 757 00:50:21,860 --> 00:50:23,715 Just cause it's the way doesn't make it right. 758 00:50:24,665 --> 00:50:25,715 Understand? 759 00:50:26,739 --> 00:50:27,739 Yes, mamma. 760 00:50:27,775 --> 00:50:32,655 You act right, you are right. That's for certain. Understand? 761 00:50:33,079 --> 00:50:34,379 Yes, mamma. 762 00:50:40,340 --> 00:50:41,650 You took that book, mamma? 763 00:50:42,274 --> 00:50:44,274 Son, I pay taxes. 764 00:50:44,315 --> 00:50:46,330 And taxes pay for everything in that library. 765 00:50:46,354 --> 00:50:48,354 You can't take something you've already paid for. 766 00:50:53,175 --> 00:50:56,015 FORTRAN is a new and exciting language.. 767 00:50:56,815 --> 00:50:59,825 Used by programmers to communicate with computers... 768 00:51:00,290 --> 00:51:03,785 It's exciting, as it's the way of the future. 769 00:51:04,645 --> 00:51:06,045 And everybody smile. 770 00:51:06,070 --> 00:51:07,510 Everybody smile. 771 00:51:11,130 --> 00:51:13,500 Make a wish! 772 00:51:16,670 --> 00:51:18,730 Leonard, you need to get you a job now. 773 00:51:19,000 --> 00:51:20,299 Two girls! 774 00:51:24,000 --> 00:51:26,176 - Well, look at that. - Look at what? 775 00:51:26,401 --> 00:51:27,720 What a surprise. 776 00:51:30,445 --> 00:51:31,845 I'll say. 777 00:51:32,470 --> 00:51:34,440 - Howard must have invited him. - Mmm. Hmmm. 778 00:51:34,760 --> 00:51:36,500 Let me go help him with those flowers 779 00:52:12,270 --> 00:52:14,215 I believe I owe you an apology. 780 00:52:16,950 --> 00:52:18,800 Well, is that it? 781 00:52:19,500 --> 00:52:21,270 Can I make it while we dance? 782 00:52:33,550 --> 00:52:35,990 I'm afraid I simply misspoke the other day, Mrs. Goble. 783 00:52:38,630 --> 00:52:40,680 I've been away for a long time. 784 00:52:41,660 --> 00:52:43,320 I imagine, I'm just out of practice. 785 00:52:45,250 --> 00:52:46,280 Mm-hmm. 786 00:52:46,480 --> 00:52:48,910 Yeah. I was hoping you would allow me to start over? 787 00:52:51,110 --> 00:52:52,173 Mm-hmm. 788 00:52:52,198 --> 00:52:53,885 So, the thing is.. 789 00:52:54,460 --> 00:52:56,520 I have an interest in getting to know you better. 790 00:52:57,160 --> 00:52:58,490 Mm-hmm. 791 00:53:00,050 --> 00:53:01,950 You are one tough customer. Huh? 792 00:53:04,170 --> 00:53:05,700 You haven't said you're sorry yet 793 00:53:05,700 --> 00:53:08,210 Right. Of course. 794 00:53:12,290 --> 00:53:13,510 I'm sorry, Katherine. 795 00:53:14,720 --> 00:53:16,210 For what, Jim? 796 00:53:16,970 --> 00:53:18,530 Underestimating you. 797 00:53:19,110 --> 00:53:20,790 and any other woman like you. 798 00:53:23,250 --> 00:53:25,040 Though I don't imagine there's many. 799 00:53:27,490 --> 00:53:29,410 That's good practice, right there. 800 00:53:32,360 --> 00:53:34,650 We interrupt this musical programming with breaking news. 801 00:53:36,374 --> 00:53:39,674 The Soviet news agency has announced that Russian cosmonaut, 802 00:53:39,710 --> 00:53:43,000 Yuri Gagarin, has become the first man in space. 803 00:53:43,110 --> 00:53:47,460 Gagarin completed one full orbit around the planet in 108 minutes. 804 00:53:47,590 --> 00:53:50,940 Stay tuned to the station for more details, as they become available. 805 00:53:51,164 --> 00:53:54,409 Well, I guess that puts us behind the curve. 806 00:53:54,710 --> 00:53:57,427 the Vostok 1 rocket, delivered Russian cosmonaut 807 00:53:57,452 --> 00:54:01,763 Yuri Gagarin, 3KA capsule into orbit at 6:07 UTC. 808 00:54:02,264 --> 00:54:07,344 Reentering Russian Air Space at 7:55 UTC. Proving conclusively 809 00:54:07,390 --> 00:54:11,620 that man could survive orbital space flight Gagarin was awarded the Order of Lenin 810 00:54:12,321 --> 00:54:13,345 Well.. 811 00:54:13,370 --> 00:54:15,580 They beat the pants off us. Let's go.. 812 00:54:16,700 --> 00:54:18,490 Just learn how to fly to space. 813 00:54:20,750 --> 00:54:23,000 And has been proclaimed a national hero. 814 00:54:23,924 --> 00:54:28,424 This is a day of unprecedented triumph for the Russian space program, 815 00:54:28,748 --> 00:54:32,248 And a crushing blow for America in the race for space. 816 00:54:32,800 --> 00:54:34,430 I want to thank everyone for staying. 817 00:54:35,870 --> 00:54:38,340 I know it's late, and after what we just saw 818 00:54:38,365 --> 00:54:41,044 I'm sure everyone's probably anxious to go home. 819 00:54:41,540 --> 00:54:43,850 But before we do, I just have to ask the question 820 00:54:45,250 --> 00:54:46,370 The same one 821 00:54:47,380 --> 00:54:49,660 I've been asking myself all the way over here, which is 822 00:54:52,370 --> 00:54:55,830 How the hell did we find ourselves in second place in a two men race? 823 00:54:56,730 --> 00:54:57,780 Anybody? 824 00:54:58,880 --> 00:54:59,910 Paul? 825 00:55:01,120 --> 00:55:03,730 I think Glenn said it pretty well. They're just outworking us. 826 00:55:03,754 --> 00:55:05,389 And the reason I have to.. 827 00:55:05,590 --> 00:55:08,900 think that is because I refuse to believe that the Russians are smarter than us, 828 00:55:08,910 --> 00:55:12,210 or that they have more technology. Or that they care more. 829 00:55:13,930 --> 00:55:15,530 But I don't know? Is that possible? 830 00:55:16,880 --> 00:55:19,260 Is it possible that it actually means more to them? 831 00:55:21,350 --> 00:55:23,560 We're in the fight of our lives, people. 832 00:55:24,150 --> 00:55:25,730 not on some epic joyride! 833 00:55:27,190 --> 00:55:28,320 I just saw seven faces 834 00:55:29,190 --> 00:55:32,200 who weren't sure that we can get there. 835 00:55:35,460 --> 00:55:36,730 This is our problem. 836 00:55:38,040 --> 00:55:39,730 And so, as of right now, 837 00:55:41,720 --> 00:55:43,754 There's only two things you need to know going forward 838 00:55:43,779 --> 00:55:46,694 One is, staying here working late that's gonna be a fact of life. 839 00:55:47,880 --> 00:55:50,210 And two, don't expect your paychecks reflect the extra time 840 00:55:50,235 --> 00:55:52,564 it is gonna take to catch up and pass those bastards. 841 00:55:54,910 --> 00:55:56,741 For those of you that can't work that way, I understand 'em 842 00:55:56,966 --> 00:55:58,734 thank you for what you've done. 843 00:56:00,070 --> 00:56:01,370 For everyone else, 844 00:56:02,340 --> 00:56:03,960 I suggest you call your wives.. 845 00:56:04,670 --> 00:56:06,200 and tell them how it's gonna be. 846 00:56:06,570 --> 00:56:07,810 I'll start with mine. 847 00:57:05,630 --> 00:57:08,629 - Sam, keep it up - Yes, sir 848 00:57:27,880 --> 00:57:29,150 End of the day. 849 00:57:35,370 --> 00:57:37,350 Okay. We're looking good... 850 00:57:41,450 --> 00:57:43,030 Try! 851 00:57:53,415 --> 00:57:56,170 - Sir! It might be the selector latch! - I'm taking a walk! 852 00:57:56,194 --> 00:57:58,694 We're honored to serve our country. So, we don't think about.. 853 00:57:59,435 --> 00:58:01,645 Danger. No time to be scared. 854 00:58:02,495 --> 00:58:03,555 we got a job to do 855 00:58:12,994 --> 00:58:14,079 Mrs. Jackson! 856 00:58:15,203 --> 00:58:17,479 Colored seats are at the back of the courtroom. 857 00:58:17,680 --> 00:58:18,860 Thank you, ma'am. 858 00:58:38,185 --> 00:58:40,785 So, which one of you wants to go first? 859 00:59:03,665 --> 00:59:07,885 The IBM 7090 Data Processing System, 860 00:59:08,025 --> 00:59:13,650 It has a capability of solving of over 24,000 multiplications 861 00:59:14,910 --> 00:59:15,930 per second! 862 00:59:15,955 --> 00:59:19,164 - Holy Moses, that's lightning fast - They'll never get that to work. 863 00:59:20,260 --> 00:59:23,570 It'll run eventually. And when it does we have to know how to program it. 864 00:59:23,670 --> 00:59:26,770 - Unless you'd rather be out of a job? - No! 865 00:59:32,520 --> 00:59:33,720 Mr. Z. 866 00:59:34,744 --> 00:59:36,726 I got a court date. 867 00:59:40,405 --> 00:59:42,990 Computer uses it as its high speed storage unit 868 00:59:43,550 --> 00:59:45,185 An information holding device. 869 00:59:47,610 --> 00:59:48,930 So you have a brain 870 00:59:49,110 --> 00:59:50,730 That, I can work with 871 00:59:54,020 --> 00:59:56,900 that's in the wrong spot 872 01:00:01,100 --> 01:00:02,290 That a girl! 873 01:00:05,610 --> 01:00:06,880 - Ruth! - Yes, sir. 874 01:00:06,890 --> 01:00:09,890 Get the Cape on the line. Shepard's trajectories need to be updated. 875 01:00:15,450 --> 01:00:16,690 Where is she? 876 01:01:15,120 --> 01:01:16,640 Where the hell have you been? 877 01:01:16,820 --> 01:01:18,970 Everywhere I look you're not where I need you to be. 878 01:01:19,110 --> 01:01:21,920 And it's not my imagination. So where the hell do you go everyday? 879 01:01:25,200 --> 01:01:26,330 To the bathroom, sir. 880 01:01:26,880 --> 01:01:28,090 The bathroom 881 01:01:29,520 --> 01:01:31,050 To the damn bathroom! 882 01:01:31,710 --> 01:01:33,140 For 40 minutes a day? 883 01:01:35,440 --> 01:01:37,320 What do you do in there? 884 01:01:38,420 --> 01:01:40,830 We are T-0 here. I put a lot of faith in you. 885 01:01:43,150 --> 01:01:45,130 There's no bathroom for me here. 886 01:01:46,450 --> 01:01:48,490 What do you mean there's no bathroom for you here? 887 01:01:48,514 --> 01:01:50,114 There is no bathroom! 888 01:01:50,720 --> 01:01:52,940 There are no colored bathrooms in this building, 889 01:01:53,430 --> 01:01:55,568 or any building outside the West Campus. 890 01:01:55,570 --> 01:01:58,600 which is half a mile away. Did you know that? 891 01:01:59,980 --> 01:02:03,110 I have to walk to Timbuktu just to relieve myself 892 01:02:03,520 --> 01:02:05,370 And I can't use one of the handy bikes. 893 01:02:05,770 --> 01:02:07,680 Picture that, Mr. Harrison 894 01:02:08,060 --> 01:02:09,260 My uniform... 895 01:02:09,790 --> 01:02:11,910 Skirt below my knees, my heels 896 01:02:12,800 --> 01:02:15,540 and simple string of pearls. Well, I don't own pearls. 897 01:02:15,565 --> 01:02:18,964 Lord knows you don't pay the coloreds enough to afford pearls! 898 01:02:19,830 --> 01:02:23,280 And I work like a dog day and night, 899 01:02:24,040 --> 01:02:28,060 living off a coffee from a pot none of you want to touch! 900 01:02:40,820 --> 01:02:42,680 So, excuse me.. 901 01:02:43,610 --> 01:02:46,550 if I have to go to the restroom a few times a day 902 01:03:58,510 --> 01:04:00,100 There you have it! 903 01:04:04,220 --> 01:04:06,250 No more colored restrooms. 904 01:04:06,330 --> 01:04:08,290 No more white restrooms. 905 01:04:09,060 --> 01:04:11,690 Just plain old toilets. 906 01:04:11,850 --> 01:04:13,420 Go wherever you damn well please. 907 01:04:13,880 --> 01:04:15,570 Preferably closer to your desk. 908 01:04:23,135 --> 01:04:24,435 Here at NASA, 909 01:04:24,560 --> 01:04:26,100 we all pee the same color 910 01:04:52,940 --> 01:04:56,680 Heard you were fighting the flu. Thought you could use some soup? 911 01:04:56,904 --> 01:04:58,604 Hot meal for the girls. 912 01:04:59,528 --> 01:05:01,328 Come on, in. 913 01:05:07,275 --> 01:05:08,475 Excuse me 914 01:05:08,500 --> 01:05:10,760 OK, ladies Let's say grace.. 915 01:05:12,330 --> 01:05:13,650 Bow your heads. 916 01:05:17,750 --> 01:05:19,650 Dear Lord! Thank you for this meal.. 917 01:05:20,340 --> 01:05:24,170 We ask that you blessed this food, so that it may bless our bodies. 918 01:05:24,600 --> 01:05:25,850 In Jesus name, we pray. 919 01:05:28,490 --> 01:05:30,250 Amen. 920 01:05:34,094 --> 01:05:38,962 It's a history day here at Cape Canaveral, and here what we can expect; Alan Shepard and 921 01:05:38,987 --> 01:05:43,918 Freedom 7 will be launched into space at an altitude about 116 miles an hour. 922 01:05:43,942 --> 01:05:47,742 - Dorothy! Come on or you'll miss it! - I'm coming. 923 01:05:57,947 --> 01:06:00,166 Freedom 7, we're gonna have to bleed off some of the pressure 924 01:06:00,484 --> 01:06:02,101 the liquid oxygen tank 925 01:06:02,477 --> 01:06:04,621 that should reduce the temperature inside the capsule, over 926 01:06:05,220 --> 01:06:07,040 Any day now, Capcom. 927 01:06:07,050 --> 01:06:09,150 Fix your little problem, and light this candle 928 01:06:09,280 --> 01:06:11,620 Roger that, Freedom 7. Standby. 929 01:06:16,890 --> 01:06:18,530 Move to final countdown sequence. 930 01:06:18,530 --> 01:06:20,200 Moving to final countdown sequence. 931 01:06:20,225 --> 01:06:21,540 Roger that. 932 01:06:21,955 --> 01:06:23,185 And we're at T-10.. 933 01:06:24,195 --> 01:06:29,280 9... 8... 7... 6... 934 01:06:29,770 --> 01:06:31,360 .. 5... 4... 935 01:06:32,465 --> 01:06:34,110 3... 2... 936 01:06:35,034 --> 01:06:37,034 1... Zero! 937 01:06:39,975 --> 01:06:41,276 We have ignition 938 01:06:41,700 --> 01:06:43,145 And we have liftoff! 939 01:06:43,869 --> 01:06:45,569 Get up there 940 01:06:54,005 --> 01:06:55,020 Get on up there. 941 01:07:19,210 --> 01:07:23,530 Trajectory is good. 942 01:07:24,600 --> 01:07:26,399 Yaw is okay 943 01:07:26,500 --> 01:07:28,999 Switching to manual roll. 944 01:07:32,400 --> 01:07:34,740 For the eyes of the world 945 01:07:34,790 --> 01:07:36,508 now look into space, 946 01:07:36,533 --> 01:07:39,734 to the moon and to the planets beyond.. 947 01:07:40,360 --> 01:07:44,936 and we have vowed... that we shall not see it governed 948 01:07:44,961 --> 01:07:48,846 by a hostile flag of conquest, but by a banner 949 01:07:48,871 --> 01:07:54,233 of freedom and peace. We set sail on this new sea, 950 01:07:54,758 --> 01:07:58,178 because there is new knowledge to be gained 951 01:07:58,190 --> 01:07:59,950 and new rights to be won 952 01:08:00,580 --> 01:08:04,540 We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things 953 01:08:04,990 --> 01:08:08,489 not because they are easy, but because they are hard. 954 01:08:09,590 --> 01:08:13,289 suppose we should all thank President Kennedy for continued job security. 955 01:08:17,270 --> 01:08:18,890 Gus Grissom's up next. 956 01:08:19,070 --> 01:08:21,280 Another suborbital flight with a Redstone. 957 01:08:22,410 --> 01:08:24,920 Our last shot before we strap Glenn to the Atlas.. 958 01:08:24,980 --> 01:08:27,640 And.. pray we can brıng him back down. 959 01:08:27,800 --> 01:08:31,020 Yes, and I imagine he'd like us to have the math worked out beforehand. 960 01:08:32,780 --> 01:08:34,510 Good work, gentlemen. 961 01:08:34,790 --> 01:08:36,660 Go have dinner with your kids. Then... 962 01:08:36,910 --> 01:08:38,510 let's get back to work. 963 01:09:11,370 --> 01:09:13,410 I think it's high time that I kissed you, Kathe. 964 01:09:14,600 --> 01:09:16,920 Oh. And why's that? 965 01:09:19,330 --> 01:09:21,460 Figure you're attracted to me the same as I to you. 966 01:09:23,520 --> 01:09:25,010 Is that right? 967 01:09:26,320 --> 01:09:28,670 Or you would have told me to get going a long time ago. 968 01:09:43,350 --> 01:09:45,000 Haven't kissed a man in a long time. 969 01:09:46,950 --> 01:09:48,070 Almost forgot how to. 970 01:10:01,705 --> 01:10:05,396 The FBI has arrested four white men accused of throwing a fire 971 01:10:05,421 --> 01:10:09,229 bomb into a Freedom Riders' bus south-side of Anniston, Alabama. 972 01:10:10,130 --> 01:10:11,430 - Hi, baby! - Hello! 973 01:10:18,360 --> 01:10:21,090 - The kids don't need to be watching this.. - They need to see this 974 01:10:22,870 --> 01:10:24,760 Everyone needs to see this. 975 01:10:30,410 --> 01:10:33,621 We think we're rendering a great service to our nation. 976 01:10:33,646 --> 01:10:36,734 For this is not a struggle for ourselves alone. 977 01:10:36,800 --> 01:10:39,220 It is the struggle to save the soul of America. 978 01:10:39,615 --> 01:10:41,215 Mary Jackson. 979 01:10:41,440 --> 01:10:44,060 Petition to attend courses at Hampton High School. 980 01:10:48,070 --> 01:10:49,650 Good morning, your honor. 981 01:10:54,010 --> 01:10:56,400 Hampton High School is a white school, Mrs. Jackson. 982 01:10:57,830 --> 01:10:59,590 Yes, your Honor. I'm aware of that. 983 01:10:59,620 --> 01:11:02,030 Virginia is still a segregated state. 984 01:11:02,100 --> 01:11:04,860 Regardless of what the Federal Government says, or regardless what.. 985 01:11:05,350 --> 01:11:06,890 Supreme Court says our law.. 986 01:11:07,750 --> 01:11:08,990 is the law. 987 01:11:09,070 --> 01:11:10,680 Your Honor, if I may. 988 01:11:11,480 --> 01:11:14,150 I believe there are special circumstances to be considered. 989 01:11:14,210 --> 01:11:16,850 What would warrant a colored woman attendin' a white school? 990 01:11:19,010 --> 01:11:20,490 May I approach the bench, sir? 991 01:11:34,060 --> 01:11:35,300 Your Honor, 992 01:11:35,350 --> 01:11:38,060 You of all people should understand the importance of being first. 993 01:11:39,460 --> 01:11:41,440 How's that, Mrs. Jackson? 994 01:11:41,810 --> 01:11:43,760 Well, you were the first in your family 995 01:11:43,840 --> 01:11:45,610 to serve in the Armed Forces. 996 01:11:45,720 --> 01:11:47,290 US Navy. 997 01:11:47,360 --> 01:11:49,190 The first to attend University. 998 01:11:49,870 --> 01:11:51,480 George Mason. 999 01:11:51,520 --> 01:11:55,870 And the first State Judge to be re-commissioned by three consecutive Governors. 1000 01:11:56,530 --> 01:11:58,250 You've done some research. 1001 01:11:58,650 --> 01:11:59,920 Yes, sir. 1002 01:12:00,250 --> 01:12:01,294 What's the point? 1003 01:12:01,519 --> 01:12:03,344 The point is, your Honor... 1004 01:12:03,420 --> 01:12:07,760 No Negro woman in the State of Virginia has ever attended an all white high school. 1005 01:12:07,970 --> 01:12:10,800 - It's unheard of. - Yeah! Unheard of. 1006 01:12:11,770 --> 01:12:14,430 And before Alan Shepard sat on top of a rocket, 1007 01:12:14,460 --> 01:12:16,150 no other American had ever touched space. 1008 01:12:17,090 --> 01:12:21,530 And now, he will forever be remembered as the US Navy man from New Hampshire. 1009 01:12:21,840 --> 01:12:23,650 The first to touch the stars. 1010 01:12:25,480 --> 01:12:26,700 And I, sir. 1011 01:12:26,870 --> 01:12:29,130 I plan on being an engineer at NASA. 1012 01:12:29,610 --> 01:12:33,430 But I can't do that without taking them classes at that all-white high school. 1013 01:12:34,180 --> 01:12:36,260 And I can't change the color of my skin. 1014 01:12:37,600 --> 01:12:41,070 So, I have no choice.. but to be the first. 1015 01:12:41,960 --> 01:12:44,010 Which I can't do without you, sir. 1016 01:12:44,760 --> 01:12:46,220 Your Honor, 1017 01:12:46,310 --> 01:12:48,080 of all the cases you'll hear today, 1018 01:12:48,850 --> 01:12:50,700 which one will matter in a hundred years from now? 1019 01:12:52,170 --> 01:12:54,080 Which one will make you the "first?" 1020 01:13:06,160 --> 01:13:07,700 Only the night classes. 1021 01:13:08,490 --> 01:13:10,140 Mrs. Jackson. 1022 01:13:48,850 --> 01:13:51,849 - How late did you say it was gonna be? - No more than 5 minutes sir. 1023 01:13:52,350 --> 01:13:53,729 Gus Grissom's coordinates.. 1024 01:13:53,753 --> 01:13:57,163 I'd like to get a jump on John Glenn's trajectory. 1025 01:13:57,860 --> 01:13:59,920 Do you have any idea what you're asking? 1026 01:13:59,921 --> 01:14:02,490 An orbital launch with an Atlas Rocket is going to take time. 1027 01:14:02,950 --> 01:14:04,290 Is there a problem? 1028 01:14:06,420 --> 01:14:08,090 Mr. Harrison... 1029 01:14:08,510 --> 01:14:10,220 I was wondering.... 1030 01:14:10,220 --> 01:14:13,760 I've been wondering my whole life. So just... Spit it out. 1031 01:14:13,780 --> 01:14:15,880 Well, sir. 1032 01:14:18,070 --> 01:14:20,710 I'd like to get a jump on John Glenn's trajectory. 1033 01:14:20,830 --> 01:14:23,630 This isn't about plugging in numbers, this is about inventing the math. 1034 01:14:23,680 --> 01:14:26,344 I think we talked about that, right? It doesn't exist. 1035 01:14:26,369 --> 01:14:27,574 I can do it, sir. 1036 01:14:27,640 --> 01:14:30,640 Do you know any idea how exacting these calculations have to be? 1037 01:14:31,260 --> 01:14:33,920 It's like shooting a sawed-off shotgun from a thousand feet, 1038 01:14:33,945 --> 01:14:36,759 and getting that one beebee through a hole so tiny, you can't even see it. 1039 01:14:36,760 --> 01:14:38,484 I'm an excellent shot, sir. 1040 01:14:38,770 --> 01:14:40,730 How about Grissom's numbers. Paul? 1041 01:14:41,720 --> 01:14:43,070 They've been spot on. 1042 01:14:45,900 --> 01:14:47,370 Give Glenn's orbit a go. 1043 01:14:48,610 --> 01:14:50,600 But you run it all through Stafford. Understood? 1044 01:14:50,601 --> 01:14:51,645 Yes, sir. 1045 01:14:51,870 --> 01:14:53,590 Thank you. 1046 01:14:57,280 --> 01:14:59,010 Computers don't author reports. 1047 01:15:06,188 --> 01:15:07,842 Capcom, this is Liberty Bell 7 1048 01:15:08,895 --> 01:15:09,880 loud and clear 1049 01:15:11,919 --> 01:15:13,642 ok, it's nice ride up to now 1050 01:15:23,200 --> 01:15:26,250 Liberty Bell 7 capsule is taking on water. 1051 01:15:26,520 --> 01:15:32,130 Gus Grissom is out of the capsule. Rescuers are now going to pull him from the Ocean waves. 1052 01:15:32,570 --> 01:15:35,140 Unfortunately, Liberty Bell 7 capsule.. 1053 01:15:35,564 --> 01:15:37,164 .. is lost. 1054 01:15:47,770 --> 01:15:51,240 Mr. Harrison, Taxpayer money sank in the ocean along with your capsule. 1055 01:15:51,320 --> 01:15:54,040 What makes you think you can bring John Glenn home safely? 1056 01:15:54,690 --> 01:15:58,360 Let me say first that discovery is never for the sake of discovery, Gentlemen, 1057 01:15:58,370 --> 01:16:00,010 but for the sake of human survival. 1058 01:16:01,100 --> 01:16:02,670 It will always come with the risk. 1059 01:16:05,050 --> 01:16:09,150 Whoever gets there first, will make the rules. That's been true of every civilization. And so.. 1060 01:16:09,980 --> 01:16:12,920 I think the bigger question for this body to consider is.. 1061 01:16:12,944 --> 01:16:16,300 who do you want calling the shots in space? 1062 01:16:17,400 --> 01:16:19,400 We have to know what's out there, Senator. 1063 01:16:20,160 --> 01:16:23,740 We have to touch the stars. If only to ensure our own survival. 1064 01:16:23,765 --> 01:16:25,554 And only a man can do that. 1065 01:16:27,880 --> 01:16:30,010 We'll get John Glenn home safely because we have to, 1066 01:16:31,810 --> 01:16:33,510 because he has to tell us what he saw. 1067 01:16:37,620 --> 01:16:39,390 The Redstone Rocket went straight up. 1068 01:16:39,860 --> 01:16:40,910 But the capsule.. 1069 01:16:41,130 --> 01:16:43,750 .. didn't have enough speed to go into orbit. So came back down. 1070 01:16:44,440 --> 01:16:47,550 Essentially it's a triangle.. Earth, sub-orbit, Earth. 1071 01:16:47,930 --> 01:16:49,310 That math was known. 1072 01:16:49,390 --> 01:16:51,950 that took Shepard, took Grissom. 1073 01:16:52,800 --> 01:16:54,660 that cannot take Glenn. 1074 01:16:55,540 --> 01:16:57,100 Now, The Atlas Rocket.. 1075 01:16:57,970 --> 01:17:00,975 That can push us into orbit. It goes up 1076 01:17:01,000 --> 01:17:03,914 delivers the capsule into an elliptical orbit. 1077 01:17:03,950 --> 01:17:05,288 Earth's gravity keeps pulling it, 1078 01:17:05,313 --> 01:17:07,674 but it's going so fast that it keeps missing the Earth. 1079 01:17:08,270 --> 01:17:09,630 That's how it stays in orbit. 1080 01:17:10,550 --> 01:17:12,370 Now, Getting it back down... 1081 01:17:13,580 --> 01:17:15,380 That's the math we don't know. 1082 01:17:17,400 --> 01:17:18,560 Yes, Katherine 1083 01:17:18,570 --> 01:17:21,218 So, the capsule will spin around the Earth forever, 1084 01:17:21,243 --> 01:17:23,274 because there's nothing to slow it down? 1085 01:17:23,840 --> 01:17:28,160 That's right. Slowing it down at precisely the right moment, 1086 01:17:28,310 --> 01:17:29,950 by precisely the right amount 1087 01:17:29,960 --> 01:17:31,090 That is the task. 1088 01:17:34,100 --> 01:17:35,260 Yes, Katherine 1089 01:17:35,340 --> 01:17:42,420 So, it means to move from an elliptical orbit.. to a parabolic orbit? 1090 01:17:42,670 --> 01:17:45,200 Yes. That's the Go/ No Go. 1091 01:17:46,520 --> 01:17:48,290 Now, this point is a pin head. 1092 01:17:49,140 --> 01:17:52,400 - We bring him in too soon.. - He burns up on reentry. 1093 01:17:53,001 --> 01:17:57,130 That's right. We bring him too late, and he's pushed out of Earth's gravity. 1094 01:17:57,270 --> 01:18:00,240 Any changes to mass, weight, speed, time, 1095 01:18:00,800 --> 01:18:06,850 distance, friction... or a puff of wind.. would alter the Go/No Go. 1096 01:18:07,230 --> 01:18:10,080 And we start our calculations.. over 1097 01:18:10,804 --> 01:18:12,304 Yes. 1098 01:18:12,380 --> 01:18:16,757 So, we need to be able to choose this re-entry point. 1099 01:18:17,382 --> 01:18:20,404 This Go/No Go. This has to be exact. 1100 01:18:20,750 --> 01:18:21,830 Sam 1101 01:18:22,100 --> 01:18:25,710 These are the latest Redstone numbers and current capsule data. 1102 01:18:25,850 --> 01:18:27,930 Obviously, we know the launch spot 1103 01:18:28,210 --> 01:18:32,266 The Pentagon Briefing should illuminate where the Navy needs the recovery zone. 1104 01:18:32,291 --> 01:18:34,314 When we work backwards from there. 1105 01:18:34,880 --> 01:18:37,420 And the rest is on us. So, let's get to work. 1106 01:18:38,480 --> 01:18:41,316 - Mr. Stafford. - What, Katherine? 1107 01:18:41,341 --> 01:18:45,014 If I could attend the briefings, I would be more useful to the project. 1108 01:18:45,040 --> 01:18:47,130 Pentagon briefing is a closed door. 1109 01:18:47,180 --> 01:18:49,800 Yes. But if we don't have the information, 1110 01:18:50,510 --> 01:18:54,322 of the changes.. we can't keep up. I need those changes as they occur. 1111 01:18:54,347 --> 01:18:57,005 - As you said, it's a pin head. - Katherine, that's the job. 1112 01:18:57,030 --> 01:19:00,340 you asked for this assignment. So just calculate with what you have. 1113 01:19:01,220 --> 01:19:02,960 Or we'll find someone who can. 1114 01:19:10,000 --> 01:19:11,320 OK. 1115 01:19:23,850 --> 01:19:25,070 That'a girl. 1116 01:19:25,975 --> 01:19:28,275 And what the hell are you doing? You can't be in here 1117 01:19:28,599 --> 01:19:29,799 Who are you? 1118 01:19:29,800 --> 01:19:31,820 I'm with the West Computing Group. 1119 01:19:32,420 --> 01:19:33,754 Dorothy Vaughan, sir. 1120 01:19:33,779 --> 01:19:35,924 Well, this is a very delicate piece of equipment. 1121 01:19:35,990 --> 01:19:38,670 I'm sorry, sir. I'm just trying to be helpful. 1122 01:19:38,694 --> 01:19:40,394 Bill, we've got numbers. 1123 01:19:42,420 --> 01:19:44,150 What kind of numbers? 1124 01:19:48,460 --> 01:19:50,070 Well, I'll be. 1125 01:19:50,810 --> 01:19:52,450 What's your name again? 1126 01:19:52,770 --> 01:19:54,330 Dorothy Vaughan. 1127 01:19:55,120 --> 01:19:56,560 Dorothy Vaughan... 1128 01:20:03,670 --> 01:20:06,375 Sir, the parameters for Friendship 7. 1129 01:20:06,400 --> 01:20:10,004 Oh, this is all moot. We're altering the window on the capsule. 1130 01:20:10,140 --> 01:20:11,212 When did this happen? 1131 01:20:11,237 --> 01:20:13,444 6 minutes ago. The mass is changing. Start over. 1132 01:20:13,468 --> 01:20:17,140 Sir.. If I could attend briefings.. I could stay current.. 1133 01:20:17,150 --> 01:20:19,330 Katherine, we've been through this. It is not possible. 1134 01:20:19,420 --> 01:20:20,960 There's no protocol for women attending. 1135 01:20:21,410 --> 01:20:23,703 There's no protocol for a man circling the Earth either, sir. 1136 01:20:23,728 --> 01:20:25,594 OK. That's just the way things are. 1137 01:21:00,530 --> 01:21:03,700 Colonel Glenn's launch coordinates accounting for the window change, sir. 1138 01:21:03,790 --> 01:21:06,789 I've told you this: Computers don't author reports. Fix it. 1139 01:21:06,835 --> 01:21:08,935 Those are my calculations. My name should be on it. 1140 01:21:09,059 --> 01:21:10,659 But it is not the way this works. 1141 01:21:11,260 --> 01:21:13,290 Paul. What's happening here? 1142 01:21:13,291 --> 01:21:16,120 Mr. Harrison, I'd like to attend today's briefing. 1143 01:21:16,220 --> 01:21:18,960 - Why's that? - Well, sir, the data changes so fast. 1144 01:21:19,050 --> 01:21:23,120 The capsule changes. The weight and the landing zones are all changing everyday. 1145 01:21:23,500 --> 01:21:26,890 I do my work, you attend these briefings. I have to start all over. 1146 01:21:27,280 --> 01:21:29,350 Colonel Glenn launches in a few weeks. 1147 01:21:29,790 --> 01:21:31,360 We don't have the math figured out yet. 1148 01:21:32,275 --> 01:21:34,874 - Why is it she can't attend? - Because she doesn't have clearance, Al. 1149 01:21:34,875 --> 01:21:38,174 I can not do my work effectively if I do not have all of the data, 1150 01:21:38,175 --> 01:21:40,280 and all of the information as soon as it's available. 1151 01:21:40,370 --> 01:21:41,969 I need to be in that room, hearing what you hear. 1152 01:21:41,970 --> 01:21:45,165 Pentagon Briefings are not for civilians. It requires the highest clearance. 1153 01:21:45,189 --> 01:21:46,789 I feel like I'm the best person to present my calculations 1154 01:21:46,880 --> 01:21:48,780 - You're not gonna let this go are you? - No, I'm not 1155 01:21:48,804 --> 01:21:52,304 Let her in? She's a woman. There's no protocol for a woman attending. 1156 01:21:52,328 --> 01:21:54,328 Okay, I get that part, Paul. 1157 01:21:56,970 --> 01:22:00,630 But within these walls, who... makes the rules? 1158 01:22:00,760 --> 01:22:05,870 You, sir. You're the boss. You just have to act like one. Sir. 1159 01:22:14,730 --> 01:22:15,870 You keep quiet. 1160 01:22:16,800 --> 01:22:18,179 Thank you. 1161 01:22:18,704 --> 01:22:20,294 Good morning. 1162 01:22:21,020 --> 01:22:22,490 Gentlemen 1163 01:22:31,160 --> 01:22:34,770 This is Katherine Goble with our Trajectory and Launch Window Division. 1164 01:22:35,540 --> 01:22:37,350 Her work is pertinent to today's proceedings. 1165 01:22:39,090 --> 01:22:42,200 Come on. go get her a chair. 1166 01:22:43,810 --> 01:22:45,247 We have a confirmed launch window.. 1167 01:22:45,272 --> 01:22:46,645 - Give her your chair. - Yes, sir. 1168 01:22:46,870 --> 01:22:50,230 We have a confirmed launch window for friendship 7. Let's discuss a landing zone. 1169 01:22:50,960 --> 01:22:52,900 The Navy needs a singular landing zone. 1170 01:22:53,140 --> 01:22:55,800 20 miles square is what we can service for retrieval. 1171 01:22:56,140 --> 01:22:58,810 Outside of that, we risk the capsule's recovery. 1172 01:22:59,000 --> 01:23:00,930 We'd like 3 possible recovery areas. 1173 01:23:01,210 --> 01:23:03,000 We can't cover half the damn ocean. 1174 01:23:03,500 --> 01:23:06,130 with all due respect, our capsule's being altered daily. 1175 01:23:07,370 --> 01:23:09,540 We're orbiting the Earth at... what's the speed now? 1176 01:23:15,930 --> 01:23:17,890 17,544 miles per hour. 1177 01:23:18,630 --> 01:23:21,560 At the time the rocket delivers the capsule into low space orbit. 1178 01:23:25,340 --> 01:23:26,970 That's one hell of a speeding ticket. 1179 01:23:29,380 --> 01:23:31,879 OK. So we have the vehicle's speed, 1180 01:23:31,880 --> 01:23:35,770 the launch window and for argument's sake, the landing zone is The Bahamas. 1181 01:23:36,660 --> 01:23:38,440 Should be enough to figure the Go/No Go? 1182 01:23:38,700 --> 01:23:41,965 - Yeah! In theory, sir. - We need to be past theory at this point. 1183 01:23:42,090 --> 01:23:44,754 We'll be able to calculate a Go/No Go with that information. 1184 01:23:44,850 --> 01:23:46,650 When exactly is that gonna happen? 1185 01:23:58,180 --> 01:23:59,190 Katherine. 1186 01:24:01,390 --> 01:24:02,950 Have a go at it? 1187 01:24:28,320 --> 01:24:30,460 The Go point for re-entry 1188 01:24:30,740 --> 01:24:34,230 is 2,990 miles 1189 01:24:34,780 --> 01:24:36,710 from where we want Colonel Glenn to land. 1190 01:24:37,540 --> 01:24:39,460 If we assume that's The Bahamas. 1191 01:24:40,500 --> 01:24:45,130 At 17,544 miles per hour.. 1192 01:24:45,800 --> 01:24:46,940 upon reentry.. 1193 01:24:47,700 --> 01:24:49,030 370.. 1194 01:24:49,700 --> 01:24:51,420 At a descent angle.. 1195 01:24:51,740 --> 01:24:53,950 of 46.56 .. 1196 01:24:54,980 --> 01:24:57,200 degrees.. distance.. 1197 01:25:32,260 --> 01:25:34,000 OK! So, that puts the landing zone at... 1198 01:25:34,040 --> 01:25:37,950 25.0667° North, 1199 01:25:37,960 --> 01:25:40,720 77.3333° West. 1200 01:25:42,470 --> 01:25:43,700 which is here 1201 01:25:47,150 --> 01:25:50,740 Right here. Give or take 20 square miles. 1202 01:25:56,090 --> 01:25:57,320 I like her numbers. 1203 01:25:58,690 --> 01:25:59,720 Thank you. 1204 01:26:00,960 --> 01:26:05,220 That of course is assuming the .. capsule hits the reentry point exactly 1205 01:26:05,820 --> 01:26:07,310 How do we insure that? 1206 01:26:08,660 --> 01:26:10,660 That's the math we don't have yet, gentlemen. 1207 01:26:11,030 --> 01:26:12,380 We're working on it. 1208 01:26:14,750 --> 01:26:16,060 Katherine 1209 01:26:19,700 --> 01:26:22,199 What's it gonna take to make this thing worth the price tag? 1210 01:26:22,200 --> 01:26:24,299 We're just getting up to speed here, Mr. Harrison. 1211 01:26:24,323 --> 01:26:25,799 I need more man power. 1212 01:26:25,800 --> 01:26:27,625 I mean Programmers. Folks to feed the cards. 1213 01:26:27,650 --> 01:26:30,064 Then get them, for crying out loud. right? 1214 01:26:30,440 --> 01:26:32,480 - You're the IBM man, right? - Yes, sir. 1215 01:26:32,490 --> 01:26:34,987 Pull them out of the sky if you have to, but let's get ahead of 1216 01:26:35,012 --> 01:26:37,434 - this thing. Or I'm not paying you. - understood 1217 01:26:40,860 --> 01:26:42,890 I got that one 1218 01:26:44,320 --> 01:26:45,920 I'm not paying any of you! 1219 01:26:55,640 --> 01:26:58,270 - Me? - Temporarily. Yes. 1220 01:26:58,594 --> 01:27:00,594 We need the IBM for Glenn's launch. 1221 01:27:00,920 --> 01:27:04,070 The Lead Engineer says you're good with the cards, programming and such. 1222 01:27:04,770 --> 01:27:06,098 What about the girls here? 1223 01:27:06,123 --> 01:27:10,004 Human computers can't calculate an orbital flight in the time we have. 1224 01:27:10,400 --> 01:27:13,880 - They'll stay put for now. - What about after "now"? 1225 01:27:14,670 --> 01:27:19,440 After the Glenn launch, NASA's dissolvin' the Computing Groups. 1226 01:27:22,000 --> 01:27:23,820 I'm not accepting reassignment. 1227 01:27:23,900 --> 01:27:25,480 Unless, I bring my ladies with me. 1228 01:27:26,750 --> 01:27:27,763 Excuse me? 1229 01:27:27,988 --> 01:27:30,425 We're going to need a lot of manpower to program that beast. 1230 01:27:30,450 --> 01:27:32,880 I can't do it alone. My girls are ready 1231 01:27:33,540 --> 01:27:35,350 They can do the work. 1232 01:27:38,970 --> 01:27:43,830 Ladies! we've been reassigned. 1233 01:27:45,460 --> 01:27:47,960 Leave your calculators. You won't need them where we're going. 1234 01:28:48,415 --> 01:28:50,375 Welcome, ladies! 1235 01:29:00,630 --> 01:29:02,440 Do you know what your job is, Paul? 1236 01:29:04,210 --> 01:29:06,350 To find the genius among those geniuses. 1237 01:29:06,530 --> 01:29:08,180 To pull us all up. 1238 01:29:09,220 --> 01:29:13,710 We all get to the peak together, or we.. don't get there at all. 1239 01:29:17,010 --> 01:29:19,270 Yes. Well. Good night, sir. 1240 01:29:48,530 --> 01:29:50,330 I don't know what time I'm coming home. 1241 01:29:50,510 --> 01:29:52,150 The class ends at 9. 1242 01:29:55,520 --> 01:29:57,270 You got something to say? 1243 01:29:58,620 --> 01:30:00,240 Thought you might need these. 1244 01:30:03,550 --> 01:30:05,910 You can refill ‘em with any weight lead you want. 1245 01:30:06,870 --> 01:30:09,700 See, you just hit the top like this. 1246 01:30:11,360 --> 01:30:12,530 lead comes out 1247 01:30:13,600 --> 01:30:14,890 You put the new lead in.. 1248 01:30:15,250 --> 01:30:18,190 And.. New pencil 1249 01:30:22,110 --> 01:30:24,060 You will make a fine engineer. 1250 01:30:25,020 --> 01:30:27,560 - You think so? - Yes. 1251 01:30:28,540 --> 01:30:35,620 And nobody dare stand in the way of Mary Jackson's dreams. Myself included. 1252 01:30:40,965 --> 01:30:43,965 - Don't make me mad again. - Yes, ma'am. 1253 01:30:48,040 --> 01:30:49,830 And don't make me late either. 1254 01:30:50,490 --> 01:30:51,950 You don't really want me to make you? 1255 01:31:00,250 --> 01:31:03,544 Hi, gentlemen. Tonight we discuss Planck–Einstein. 1256 01:31:03,569 --> 01:31:05,494 wavelength relationships.. 1257 01:31:09,670 --> 01:31:10,750 Yes? 1258 01:31:12,460 --> 01:31:15,300 I'm Mary Jackson. I'm enrolled. 1259 01:31:17,300 --> 01:31:20,500 Well. The curriculum is not designed for teaching... a woman. 1260 01:31:21,250 --> 01:31:23,140 Well, I imagine it's the same as teaching a man. 1261 01:31:25,080 --> 01:31:28,720 I don't see a colored section. Should I just take any seat? 1262 01:31:34,368 --> 01:31:36,168 Thank you. 1263 01:31:40,560 --> 01:31:41,900 OK. 1264 01:31:43,090 --> 01:31:44,760 Planck–Einstein... 1265 01:31:45,980 --> 01:31:51,620 The problem is when the capsule moves from an elliptical orbit to a parabolic orbit. 1266 01:31:52,480 --> 01:31:54,490 There's no mathematical formula for that. 1267 01:31:54,980 --> 01:31:57,380 As we can calculate launch, landing 1268 01:31:57,420 --> 01:32:01,330 but without this conversion, the capsule stays in orbit, we can't bring it back home. 1269 01:32:04,060 --> 01:32:06,030 Maybe we've been thinking about this all wrong. 1270 01:32:06,190 --> 01:32:07,780 How's that? 1271 01:32:11,730 --> 01:32:13,560 Maybe it's not new math at all. 1272 01:32:15,400 --> 01:32:17,050 It could be old math. 1273 01:32:18,260 --> 01:32:21,290 Something that looks at the problem numerically, and not theoretically 1274 01:32:22,200 --> 01:32:25,910 - Math is always dependable. - For you it is. 1275 01:32:32,880 --> 01:32:34,040 Euler's Method. 1276 01:32:34,110 --> 01:32:35,920 - Euler's Method? - Yes. 1277 01:32:35,920 --> 01:32:38,930 - That's ancient. - But it works! 1278 01:32:39,420 --> 01:32:41,190 It works numerically. 1279 01:33:17,160 --> 01:33:18,860 That's it! 1280 01:33:20,740 --> 01:33:23,330 Let's type it up. 1281 01:33:48,445 --> 01:33:50,045 Dorothy. 1282 01:33:50,470 --> 01:33:52,170 Mrs. Mitchell. 1283 01:33:58,140 --> 01:33:59,820 You're working late today? 1284 01:34:01,030 --> 01:34:03,020 seems always happened that way 1285 01:34:03,350 --> 01:34:05,190 Yes. Seems to. 1286 01:34:13,705 --> 01:34:15,105 Thank you. 1287 01:34:18,180 --> 01:34:21,740 I hear the IBM is at full capacity. 1288 01:34:22,235 --> 01:34:23,935 You certainly have a knack for it 1289 01:34:24,660 --> 01:34:26,930 My father taught me a thing or two about mechanics. 1290 01:34:28,350 --> 01:34:32,570 You know, I have a few girls in the East Group that have an interest in learnin' more about it. 1291 01:34:32,660 --> 01:34:36,140 - It is the future. - I may bring ‘em by, if it's all the same to you. 1292 01:34:37,720 --> 01:34:41,100 That's not my decision. Ma'am. That would be the supervisor's. 1293 01:34:42,624 --> 01:34:44,624 Yes. That's true. 1294 01:34:45,220 --> 01:34:47,780 Well. Good night, Mrs. Mitchell. 1295 01:34:49,910 --> 01:34:51,320 You know, Dorothy... 1296 01:34:53,140 --> 01:34:57,920 Despite what you may think.. I have nothin' against ya'll. 1297 01:34:58,800 --> 01:35:02,780 I know. I know you probably believe that. 1298 01:35:15,625 --> 01:35:17,125 Goodnight, Katherine. 1299 01:35:17,950 --> 01:35:19,450 Good night! 1300 01:35:21,440 --> 01:35:24,030 - Mamma. - Hey, baby 1301 01:35:24,050 --> 01:35:26,610 Hi! Hey! 1302 01:35:28,210 --> 01:35:30,630 Please don't tell me I miss someone's birthday 1303 01:35:30,654 --> 01:35:32,389 - No, you didn't - No, you didn't, mamma 1304 01:35:32,390 --> 01:35:33,780 Madame... Your seat. 1305 01:35:34,330 --> 01:35:38,860 Thank you Well, is it my birthday? 1306 01:35:39,184 --> 01:35:40,884 No, mamma. 1307 01:35:41,630 --> 01:35:43,640 You're all look so pretty 1308 01:35:46,510 --> 01:35:48,370 Mamma, What's going on? 1309 01:35:51,570 --> 01:35:52,770 Good evening, Katherine. 1310 01:35:58,480 --> 01:36:01,150 - So, you are not gonna say anything? - It's not my place. 1311 01:36:03,760 --> 01:36:05,130 You, really? 1312 01:36:07,730 --> 01:36:09,630 Okay, I'm not going to do this all night... 1313 01:36:12,354 --> 01:36:14,354 Oh, mother of mercy. That's for me? 1314 01:36:19,210 --> 01:36:20,330 Are you sad, Mamma? 1315 01:36:20,690 --> 01:36:23,930 - No! - It's okay, Mamma. - He's a good man. 1316 01:36:23,930 --> 01:36:26,980 I know. I know. I just. I can't help it. 1317 01:36:27,055 --> 01:36:28,555 He hasn't even asked you yet. 1318 01:36:29,980 --> 01:36:33,120 I know, but he is.. You are, right? 1319 01:36:33,215 --> 01:36:34,615 If ya'll let me. 1320 01:36:34,640 --> 01:36:36,650 Go on. She's already crying. 1321 01:36:38,250 --> 01:36:41,180 - This was my mother's ring. - It is beautiful 1322 01:36:42,470 --> 01:36:45,660 - She and my father were married for.. - For 52 years. 1323 01:36:47,160 --> 01:36:49,430 I figure it's about as lucky as a ring as you can get. 1324 01:36:51,090 --> 01:36:52,830 The day I met you, I called my mother... 1325 01:36:53,360 --> 01:36:56,540 I said: "Mom! I met the woman I want to marry." 1326 01:36:56,564 --> 01:36:57,589 What'd she say? 1327 01:36:57,890 --> 01:37:00,390 She said: "She must be something, Jimmy. Really something." 1328 01:37:00,414 --> 01:37:01,614 Then what'd you say? 1329 01:37:01,638 --> 01:37:07,438 I said: "No, She is more than Something, She is Everything." 1330 01:37:10,650 --> 01:37:13,890 I planned on this being more romantic. I'll make that up to you real soon. 1331 01:37:16,120 --> 01:37:20,270 But I know marrying you.. includes me and the girls as well. 1332 01:37:22,350 --> 01:37:23,790 Amen to that. 1333 01:37:24,490 --> 01:37:25,600 I do. 1334 01:37:26,520 --> 01:37:28,550 - I didn't ask you yet. - Hurry up! 1335 01:37:36,170 --> 01:37:39,380 No pain, please! No, girls. No tears. 1336 01:37:43,520 --> 01:37:46,560 The Mercury Atlas Space vehicle, which will putt John Glenn 1337 01:37:46,780 --> 01:37:48,350 the first American into Earth orbit, 1338 01:37:48,680 --> 01:37:51,560 has already undergone 5 unmanned flight tests. 1339 01:37:51,810 --> 01:37:56,409 NASA has confirmed that the IBM 790 data processing 1340 01:37:56,434 --> 01:38:00,554 system has been utilized to confirm all of the mission's long and recovery system calculations. 1341 01:38:00,580 --> 01:38:04,380 The modifications and equipment installations are progressing on the schedule. 1342 01:38:05,030 --> 01:38:05,970 Them, Here 1343 01:38:07,340 --> 01:38:09,320 - You wanted to see me, sir? - Have a seat 1344 01:38:10,780 --> 01:38:12,340 Is there something wrong, Mr. Harrison? 1345 01:38:12,380 --> 01:38:13,790 No. There's nothing wrong. 1346 01:38:15,790 --> 01:38:19,010 In fact our IBM is churning out numbers in fractions of the time any human can 1347 01:38:19,680 --> 01:38:21,330 Present company included. 1348 01:38:22,350 --> 01:38:23,820 That's good then. 1349 01:38:26,810 --> 01:38:28,230 Maybe. 1350 01:38:28,670 --> 01:38:31,960 The thing is, the Cape is now insisting on doing all the backups down there. On site. 1351 01:38:33,980 --> 01:38:34,990 I see. 1352 01:38:35,060 --> 01:38:36,770 So, we won't be running backups here. 1353 01:38:38,280 --> 01:38:40,590 And truth be told, we can't keep up with that IBM anyhow. 1354 01:38:44,430 --> 01:38:47,280 Long story short, we no longer need a.. computer in this department. 1355 01:38:49,440 --> 01:38:51,310 Progress is a double edged sword. 1356 01:38:56,650 --> 01:38:58,967 Let's have you report back to the West Group for now. 1357 01:38:58,992 --> 01:39:02,964 - I'll see if we can find another assignment. - Thank you, sir. 1358 01:39:06,610 --> 01:39:11,000 Katherine, I'm.. I'm sorry about this 1359 01:39:12,830 --> 01:39:14,880 It's out of my hands, if you can believe that. 1360 01:39:15,890 --> 01:39:17,380 I understand. 1361 01:39:41,110 --> 01:39:45,480 Katherine.. We heard you got engaged. 1362 01:39:45,920 --> 01:39:50,500 Yes. That's thoughtful of you. 1363 01:39:55,740 --> 01:39:59,490 - They're lovely. - Mr. Harrison's idea really. 1364 01:40:00,020 --> 01:40:02,200 Although I suspect his wife did the picking out. 1365 01:40:03,160 --> 01:40:06,050 I can't imagine he has an eye for anything but numbers.. 1366 01:40:07,060 --> 01:40:12,240 Now, you have a great wedding. You did good work around here, Katherine. 1367 01:40:46,600 --> 01:40:49,640 I don't think I felt a thing the first time I did this. 1368 01:40:49,880 --> 01:40:52,470 I was so nervous. 1369 01:40:53,550 --> 01:40:57,490 - This is as beautiful as you were back then. - You think so? 1370 01:40:57,950 --> 01:40:59,540 Just a little older. 1371 01:41:00,100 --> 01:41:03,540 And a little fuller... But you look good. 1372 01:41:08,065 --> 01:41:09,965 Here we go. Again. 1373 01:41:19,990 --> 01:41:21,890 That'a girl 1374 01:41:24,580 --> 01:41:28,579 .. And Colonel John Glenn will be the first American to orbit the Earth. 1375 01:41:28,780 --> 01:41:32,390 As you can see, there are thousands of people here to witness this historic event 1376 01:41:34,070 --> 01:41:38,000 Paul, something's off here. These landing coordinates don't match yesterday's. 1377 01:41:39,400 --> 01:41:41,790 The IBM just ran them. 1378 01:41:42,340 --> 01:41:46,260 So then the IBM was wrong yesterday, right? 1379 01:41:46,940 --> 01:41:48,810 or the damn thing is wrong today. 1380 01:41:52,220 --> 01:41:56,230 Paul, Am I right? - It appears so. 1381 01:41:59,278 --> 01:42:01,578 The IBM has been spot on up to this point, John. 1382 01:42:01,602 --> 01:42:03,702 but we'll run it again, to see what it comes up with. 1383 01:42:04,090 --> 01:42:07,760 I'll be honest with you, Al When I fly, I fly the machine, 1384 01:42:08,084 --> 01:42:10,084 Right now, it seems like this machine is flying me. 1385 01:42:10,630 --> 01:42:13,000 We're on the same page, John. Our guys are on it. 1386 01:42:13,200 --> 01:42:15,270 Let's get the girl to check the numbers. 1387 01:42:15,440 --> 01:42:17,740 - The girl? - Yes, sir. 1388 01:42:19,510 --> 01:42:22,340 - You mean Katherine? - Yes, sir. The smart one. 1389 01:42:22,750 --> 01:42:25,130 If she says they're good, I'm ready to go. 1390 01:42:26,360 --> 01:42:28,460 - All right. We'll get into it. - Roger! 1391 01:42:30,760 --> 01:42:34,360 Sam! Go find Katherine Goble. 1392 01:42:34,400 --> 01:42:38,010 She needs to verify Glenn's Go/No Go or we're staying on the ground. 1393 01:42:38,080 --> 01:42:40,179 Yes, sir. 1394 01:43:03,190 --> 01:43:04,590 I'm looking for Katherine Goble 1395 01:43:04,650 --> 01:43:07,900 - It's Katherine Johnson now. - They need you to verify these coordinates. 1396 01:43:17,910 --> 01:43:20,040 All right. Give her some space to work. 1397 01:43:23,290 --> 01:43:25,620 A truly historic day for America.. 1398 01:43:26,340 --> 01:43:32,339 The country has waited for several months, through many failed unmanned Atlas rocket tests 1399 01:43:32,340 --> 01:43:35,239 and 10 scheduled manned attempts, 1400 01:43:35,240 --> 01:43:39,539 which were canceled for various mechanical or system complications. 1401 01:43:40,410 --> 01:43:46,450 All the final tests and checks are being conducted, John Glenn is ready to board the Friendship 7. 1402 01:43:46,687 --> 01:43:48,620 but today we remain truly optimistic 1403 01:43:48,970 --> 01:43:50,765 and it's a go day in all regards 1404 01:43:51,609 --> 01:43:56,040 the capsule is ready, the rocket itself is a OK, and the weather here at.. 1405 01:43:56,885 --> 01:43:59,285 - Anything from Langley? - Not yet. 1406 01:43:59,542 --> 01:44:03,831 we're being told the mission control at Nasa is conducting a final check 1407 01:44:04,113 --> 01:44:08,473 of the launch and recovery coordinates including the go/no-go calculations 1408 01:44:08,769 --> 01:44:11,323 so crucial to a safe and successful launch and recovery 1409 01:44:11,720 --> 01:44:13,800 After years of waiting, and months of delays, 1410 01:44:14,400 --> 01:44:18,750 col. Glen is finally ready for that space flight we've been waiting for with so much anticipation 1411 01:44:31,380 --> 01:44:33,115 - We are still a go. - Yes, sir. 1412 01:44:38,244 --> 01:44:39,844 That's it. 1413 01:44:43,460 --> 01:44:45,930 What the devil are you doing? Are you taking a break? 1414 01:45:32,985 --> 01:45:34,640 You have the time? 1415 01:46:06,165 --> 01:46:07,765 Sir. 1416 01:46:11,630 --> 01:46:13,430 Pad 14. 1417 01:46:24,950 --> 01:46:26,130 Katherine! 1418 01:46:31,060 --> 01:46:33,230 Come on 1419 01:46:35,820 --> 01:46:37,720 Sir, we've got Pad 14 on the box. 1420 01:46:37,890 --> 01:46:39,640 Alright, let me in there. 1421 01:46:42,640 --> 01:46:45,170 This is Langley. We have the coordinates confirmed. 1422 01:46:45,594 --> 01:46:47,294 Standby, Langley. 1423 01:46:49,430 --> 01:46:52,850 We can confirm the Go/No Go point for re-entry is.. 1424 01:46:53,190 --> 01:47:04,790 16.11984 degrees latitude -165.2356 degrees longitude. 1425 01:47:05,580 --> 01:47:09,220 The launch window is a go. The landing coordinates match. 1426 01:47:10,000 --> 01:47:11,440 That's very good news, Al. 1427 01:47:12,470 --> 01:47:15,070 It's a little hard to trust something you can't look in the eyes. 1428 01:47:15,080 --> 01:47:18,070 That's right, Colonel. Katherine did manage to calculate 1429 01:47:18,094 --> 01:47:20,694 a few decimal points further than that hunk of metal. 1430 01:47:21,550 --> 01:47:24,770 Well, I'll take every digit ya got. Be sure to thank her for me. 1431 01:47:24,870 --> 01:47:28,560 - Gentlemen! Let's launch this rocket. - Good luck, Friendship 7. 1432 01:47:28,584 --> 01:47:30,329 God speed, Langley. 1433 01:47:33,430 --> 01:47:37,540 here at Cape Canaveral the countdown has resumed as Colonel John Glenn 1434 01:47:37,800 --> 01:47:42,570 is now aboard Friendship 7, high above the Atlas rocket on Pad 14. 1435 01:47:43,140 --> 01:47:44,890 A height of over 93 feet .. 1436 01:47:46,830 --> 01:47:51,170 These pictures are from Cape Canaveral, Florida Deck entry is now moving back. 1437 01:47:51,230 --> 01:47:52,310 we're go for launch. 1438 01:47:53,160 --> 01:47:55,960 The Mercury Spacecraft umbilical is out 1439 01:47:56,885 --> 01:47:58,585 T-10 seconds, and counting 1440 01:47:59,510 --> 01:48:03,240 8.. 7.. 6.. 5.. 1441 01:48:03,330 --> 01:48:06,275 4.. 3.. 2.. 1442 01:48:06,899 --> 01:48:09,799 1.. Zero. Ignition. 1443 01:48:21,795 --> 01:48:23,545 It's getting bumpy along here. 1444 01:48:23,640 --> 01:48:25,835 Roger that. You are in Max Q. 1445 01:48:25,859 --> 01:48:27,364 Roger that Capcom 1446 01:48:29,390 --> 01:48:31,485 Twenty seconds to SECO. 1447 01:48:31,509 --> 01:48:34,933 - The trajectory is still be "OK". - Go for SECO. 1448 01:48:42,450 --> 01:48:45,110 Zero G. And I feel fine. 1449 01:48:45,134 --> 01:48:47,134 John Glenn reports everything looks good 1450 01:48:48,460 --> 01:48:50,805 Oh, that view is tremendous. 1451 01:48:52,485 --> 01:48:54,975 Roger that, Friendship 7. 1452 01:48:59,965 --> 01:49:02,720 - You are go for orbit. - Thank you, Capcom! 1453 01:49:08,300 --> 01:49:11,920 All right. 10.5 hours to go. If we make 7 round trips. 1454 01:49:13,440 --> 01:49:14,705 I could use a coffee. 1455 01:49:16,520 --> 01:49:19,820 Well, as we approach the end of day here on the Eastern seaboard.. 1456 01:49:20,190 --> 01:49:22,904 Colonel Glenn is just beginning his third orbit. 1457 01:49:22,929 --> 01:49:25,744 Three quarters of the way across the African continent. 1458 01:49:26,010 --> 01:49:30,280 We see he is currently over Zanzibar, which is the next tracking station coming up. 1459 01:49:30,360 --> 01:49:32,450 Thankfully the Friendship 7 capsule is.. 1460 01:49:40,990 --> 01:49:42,950 New assignment came down the pike. 1461 01:49:46,480 --> 01:49:50,760 Always changing round here. It's hard to keep up. 1462 01:49:53,390 --> 01:49:56,180 Seems like they're gonna need a permanent team to feed that IBM 1463 01:49:57,020 --> 01:50:00,100 - How big of a team? - 30 to start. 1464 01:50:03,160 --> 01:50:05,330 Thank you for the information, Mrs. Mitchell. 1465 01:50:06,670 --> 01:50:09,980 You're quite welcome... Mrs. Vaughan. 1466 01:50:54,860 --> 01:50:56,910 We have a warning light! 1467 01:50:56,920 --> 01:50:58,930 Capcom 7, I have a warning light. 1468 01:50:59,220 --> 01:51:00,580 Standby, 7. 1469 01:51:01,030 --> 01:51:02,210 Sir, we have a warning light! 1470 01:51:06,490 --> 01:51:10,768 - What are we looking at, Paul? - The heat shield may have come loose. 1471 01:51:10,793 --> 01:51:15,004 7, will you confirm the landing bag is in the OFF position? 1472 01:51:15,450 --> 01:51:17,170 Affirmative, Capcom. 1473 01:51:17,680 --> 01:51:20,079 Al, we need to get him down, now He could burn up on re-entry. 1474 01:51:29,680 --> 01:51:31,510 Come on, babies! 1475 01:51:31,630 --> 01:51:34,540 There's a man in space. We don't want to miss it, so we gonna home. 1476 01:51:34,564 --> 01:51:35,789 Something's wrong with Glenn. 1477 01:51:35,790 --> 01:51:37,260 - Oh, my Goodness! - What's going on? 1478 01:51:37,350 --> 01:51:39,690 - Let's go. - Ya'll follow me. 1479 01:51:41,030 --> 01:51:46,360 We've just learned, the Friendship 7 is in danger of losing its heat shield. 1480 01:51:46,510 --> 01:51:50,380 Have you heard any banging noises? or anything of this type at higher rates? 1481 01:51:50,550 --> 01:51:51,930 That's a negative, Capcom. 1482 01:51:53,910 --> 01:51:55,588 Tell him not to jettison the retro-package. 1483 01:51:55,913 --> 01:51:57,944 Tell him not to jettison the retro-package. 1484 01:51:58,300 --> 01:52:02,230 NASA is confirming there is some sort of malfunction with the capsule's heat shield, 1485 01:52:02,255 --> 01:52:03,864 and it may not stay in place. 1486 01:52:04,190 --> 01:52:09,670 If the heat shield is loose... The retro- package straps might hold it in place. 1487 01:52:09,750 --> 01:52:12,440 - Will that work? - It will work. 1488 01:52:13,090 --> 01:52:16,650 It will hold it until he reaches the Go /No Go point. It will work! 1489 01:52:18,130 --> 01:52:20,120 He has to override the 05g. 1490 01:52:20,920 --> 01:52:22,810 Do it. 1491 01:52:22,900 --> 01:52:24,096 Friendship 7... 1492 01:52:24,121 --> 01:52:28,783 We're recommending that the retro-package NOT, I repeat, NOT be jettisoned. 1493 01:52:29,308 --> 01:52:33,170 This means that you will have to override the 05g switch. 1494 01:52:33,230 --> 01:52:36,080 Roger! Is there a reason for this? Over. 1495 01:52:36,850 --> 01:52:38,030 Standby, 7. 1496 01:52:42,830 --> 01:52:44,020 Not at this time, 7. 1497 01:52:45,780 --> 01:52:49,350 Roger, that command. I will make a manual 05g entry, 1498 01:52:50,020 --> 01:52:52,210 and bring the scope in. Over. 1499 01:52:55,800 --> 01:52:57,460 He knows. 1500 01:53:05,065 --> 01:53:07,516 Without a heat shield, there's no way a Colonel Glenn 1501 01:53:07,541 --> 01:53:09,799 can get back through the Earth's atmosphere. 1502 01:53:09,860 --> 01:53:14,135 The heat is simply too overpowering. a malfunction in the automatic control system 1503 01:53:14,381 --> 01:53:17,442 is causing the spacecraft to yaw in a skid like fashion 1504 01:53:18,039 --> 01:53:21,315 thus putting the Friendship 7's re-entry point in jeopardy 1505 01:53:21,415 --> 01:53:25,315 even now, col. Glen is skidding towards the US 1506 01:53:25,790 --> 01:53:27,830 and he must begin the retro sequence 1507 01:53:40,950 --> 01:53:44,365 You're going to be using fly-by-wire for reentry. 1508 01:53:44,590 --> 01:53:47,073 You'll need to maintain a zero angle. Over. 1509 01:53:47,450 --> 01:53:51,670 Roger. I'm on fly-by-wire, back-it up with manual. Over. 1510 01:53:51,994 --> 01:53:53,379 Keep talking to him. 1511 01:53:53,380 --> 01:53:59,050 Roger. The weather in the recovery area: 3 foot waves, 10 miles visibility. 1512 01:54:00,040 --> 01:54:01,672 Capcom, you're going out 1513 01:54:01,697 --> 01:54:03,693 He's crossing the communication black-out zone. 1514 01:54:06,718 --> 01:54:09,727 There's a real fireball outside, and it's getting a little hot here! 1515 01:54:53,370 --> 01:54:55,410 Friendship 7. Do you copy? Over. 1516 01:54:59,660 --> 01:55:00,840 Again. 1517 01:55:01,210 --> 01:55:03,300 Friendship 7. Do you copy? Over. 1518 01:55:17,620 --> 01:55:19,680 Friendship 7. Do you copy? Over. 1519 01:55:33,120 --> 01:55:35,300 Loud and clear, Capcom. 1520 01:55:35,360 --> 01:55:37,859 Roger that. How are you doing? 1521 01:55:39,560 --> 01:55:42,059 My condition is good. But that was a real fireball, boy 1522 01:55:42,160 --> 01:55:45,260 Roger that. Let's get you all the way home. 1523 01:55:45,330 --> 01:55:48,329 Roger that. Here's hoping these landing coords still hold. 1524 01:55:48,430 --> 01:55:52,570 Approaching 16.11984. 1525 01:55:53,120 --> 01:56:01,210 - Roger that! - Approaching -165.2356. In 3, 2, 1. 1526 01:56:01,250 --> 01:56:03,430 Engaging chutes. 1527 01:56:04,530 --> 01:56:07,829 Beautiful chutes. How we're lookin, Capcom? 1528 01:56:08,030 --> 01:56:12,370 Your Go/No Go is good. Landing coordinates are spot on, 7. 1529 01:56:13,280 --> 01:56:15,570 Roger that, Capcom. 1530 01:56:15,640 --> 01:56:18,439 I've always wanted to swim in the Bahamas. Over. 1531 01:56:22,640 --> 01:56:26,150 John Glenn has splashed-down, and is being recovered. 1532 01:56:28,930 --> 01:56:33,700 John Glenn has splashed-down safely and is being recovered by USS Noa. 1533 01:56:39,260 --> 01:56:40,260 Katherine! 1534 01:56:45,050 --> 01:56:48,770 - Nice work. - You too, Mr. Harrison. 1535 01:56:50,050 --> 01:56:51,410 So.. http://archiveha.net/ 1536 01:56:52,630 --> 01:56:54,829 You think we can get to the moon? 1537 01:56:56,530 --> 01:57:00,110 We're already there, sir. 1538 01:57:41,645 --> 01:57:45,839 Girls..... This is Mrs. Vaughan. Your supervisor. http://archiveha.net/ 1539 01:57:46,564 --> 01:57:50,145 - She'll show you how things work. - Yeah! Come on in