NASA support for 1986 movie "SpaceCamp"

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> 4/26/2024
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> Brett Carollo
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> 263 Huntington Ave
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> Boston, MA 02115
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> Dear Brett Carollo,
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> I am writing in response to your Freedom of Information Act request of
> 4/8/2024 for records in the custody of the National Archives and Records
> Administration. Your request was received in the Moving Image and Sound
> Branch on 4/8/2024 and assigned FOIA tracking number 2434702. You requested
> information regarding NASA support for the production of the 1986 feature
> film "Space Camp."
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> We searched the Moving Image and Sound Branch’s records and finding aids
> and did not find any records that appear to be responsive to your request.
> Records consulted include production files and film listings from Record
> Group 255, Records of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration,
> with special attention to entries related to Huntsville or Kennedy Space
> Center, 1964-1995, such as:
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Motion Picture Films and Video Recordings Relating to Activities at the
Kennedy Space Center, 1964–1995 <https://catalog.archives.gov/id/562024>
and Moving Images Relating to Documentary Stock Footage, 1959–1996
<https://catalog.archives.gov/id/23898397>

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On Monday, April 8, 2024 at 11:27:00 AM UTC-4
requests@muckrock.com wrote:

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> National Archives And Records Administration – Archival Or Special Access
> FOIA Office
> Room 5500
> 8601 Adelphi Road
> College Park, MD 20740
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> April 8, 2024
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> To Whom It May Concern:
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> Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following
> records:
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> All records pertaining to NASA support for the production of the 1986
> feature film "SpaceCamp," directed by Harry Winer. Much of the film was
> shot in the NASA Space Camp in Huntstville, Alabama, with some scenes shot
> in Kennedy Space Center in Titusville, Florida. Records therefore must have
> been generated in the course of NASA extensive cooperation with the filming
> of this major motion picture.
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> I am the Director of Research Operations at a 501(c)(3) non-profit
> organization called The Decoding Culture Foundation. These documents will
> be used for public education and research purposes. I therefore request a
> waiver of all fees that may otherwise apply. Attached is a document with
> organization letterhead confirming my position, as well as the
> organization's 501(c)(3) application and approval form.
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> The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and
> this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
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> In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform
> me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer
> the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or
> CD-ROM if not.
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> Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I
> look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business
> days, as the statute requires.
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> Sincerely,
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> Brett Carollo
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