Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)

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Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC) #515711

NBC Evening News for Thursday, Mar 19, 1981
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(Low audio) 5:30:10 "SPACE SHUTTLE / ACCIDENT"

(Studio) Death of technician during test of space shuttle Columbia reported; details given.
REPORTER: John Chancellor

(Kennedy Space Center) Circumstances surrounding accident examined; films shown. 1967 launch pad fire killing Apollo astronauts recalled. [Info. director Hugh HARRIS - notes speed of rescuers.] All involved said working for Rockwell International [Space center spokesperson Rocky RAAB - cites deficiency of precautions.] Victim John Bjornstad noted recently returning to work after prolonged layoff; [MAN - comments on job.]
REPORTER: Phil Bremen (WCKT-TV newstape)

(Studio) Problems in shuttle program noted.
REPORTER: John Chancellor

Reporter(s):: Chancellor, John
Duration:: 00:02:40

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