NASA Movie Nights (Popcorn Optional)

2020-08-13

The Office of the Chief Information Officer would like to invite the NASA workforce to watch live streams of some of the agency’s most popular documentaries. On Aug. 14, NASA’s 50th Anniversary documentary will be shown at 7 and 9 p.m. CDT. The documentary looks at NASA’s first 50 years and is narrated by the late Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11 commander and the first person to walk on the Moon.

Once a month from August through the end of December, a documentary will be shown to NASA employees. The schedule includes the following:

Aug. 14: NASA’s 50th Anniversary

Sept. 18: The Space Shuttle

Oct. 23: The Year of Pluto

Nov. 20: The Journeys of Apollo

Dec. 18: NASA's Incredible Discovery Machine: The Story of the Hubble Space Telescope by NASA Goddard

So, mark your calendars! The selected viewings are by popular demand and have been requested for employees who want to watch these NASA-produced documentaries from the comfort of their homes. The productions are internal to NASA and are for employee viewing only via a NASA computer, using NASA credentials.

Please keep in mind that the quality of your local internet connection may affect the quality of the video stream you receive. Follow the instructions below on how to view the stream from your NASA-issued device and NASA-issued credentials.

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Step 1: Click on the following link: https://townhall.nasa.gov/

Step 2: If you are connected via VPN, you will be asked to disconnect before you can watch the film.

Step 3: IF REQUIRED – Disconnect from VPN. Once you have successfully disconnected, the page should refresh automatically. If it does not – click the link again.

Step 4: After you pass VPN verification, you will be asked to log in using your PIV badges or RSA token.

Step 5: You will be redirected to the page to view the stream (opening image may differ).

***If you are having problems with the video, try copying and pasting the link directly in your Chrome browser.

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Notes: Closed captioning will be accessible via the cc button on your screen. Seek guidance from your supervisor on viewing instructions if this viewing falls within your duty hours.