Final Countdown

Pat Duggins talked about his book Final Countdown: NASA and the End of the Space Shuttle Program, published by University Press of Florida. … read more

Pat Duggins talked about his book Final Countdown: NASA and the End of the Space Shuttle Program, published by University Press of Florida. In his book he chronicles the U.S. space program from the early stages of the shuttle program in the 1970s to the decision in the early 2000s to retire the shuttle in 2010. He has reported on NASA for twenty years and had access to NASA employees and astronauts in recounting the struggles and successes of the space program. Mr. Duggins also talked about the future of space exploration and NASA’s next major efforts.

Pat Duggins is a senior news analyst at public radio station WFME-FM in central Florida. Mr. Duggins had covered 86 space shuttle missions during his career. This was his first book. close

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Program ID:
203165-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Orlando, Florida, United States
First Aired:
Jan 01, 2008 | 4:18pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Apr 23, 2008 | 7:21am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • Jan 01, 2008 | 4:18pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 02, 2008 | 4:17am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 09, 2008 | 8:01am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 10, 2008 | 5:58am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 11, 2008 | 12:58am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 23, 2008 | 1:22am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 23, 2008 | 7:21am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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