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Schuchman Deaf Documentary ...
Deaf Difference + Space Survival
SLCC 1301
(202) 250-2905
(202) 651-5085
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In the early 1960s a joint research project hosted by the U.S. Department of the Navy and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) sought out deaf men from Gallaudet University to participate in experiments on balance, motion sickness, and weightlessness.
Eleven men aged 25 – 48, most deaf from meningitis, joined the research project and remained involved for most of the decade. They spun in centrifuges, stayed for days in a rotating room, participated in zero-gravity flights, and helped their country understand space survival.
Explore the Deaf Difference: Space Survival photo collections at the Schuchman Documentary Center, showcasing unique perspectives and stories of the Deaf community.
Explore the Deaf Difference: Space Survival photo and video gallery at Gallaudet University. Discover powerful stories and visuals celebrating Deaf culture in space.
Explore the latest news on the Deaf Difference Space Survival project at Gallaudet University, highlighting its impact and significance in the deaf community.
Explore the Deaf Difference: Space Survival media kit at Gallaudet University. Discover resources, projects, and insights into the unique experiences of the Deaf community.
Explore the Deaf Difference: Space Survival exhibition video at Gallaudet University's Schuchman Documentary Center, showcasing unique perspectives on space and communication.
Explore the "Deaf Difference: Space Survival" exhibit at Gallaudet University, showcasing the unique contributions of the Deaf community to space exploration.
Explore the curatorial statement for "Deaf Difference: Space Survival," a project at the Schuchman Documentary Center that highlights unique perspectives on deaf identities.
Explore the acknowledgements for the "Deaf Difference: Space Survival" project at Gallaudet University's Schuchman Documentary Center, celebrating contributions and insights.
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