In this special "Worst Job I Ever Loved" segment from KCBS-TV, aired on June 23, 2008, reporter Dave Malkoff takes us to a unique junkyard where old NASA parts and rocket components are sold. The yard is a treasure trove of historical space equipment, with everything from old rockets to space shuttle components being recycled, repurposed, and sold. The workers at this junkyard handle these valuable, often irreplaceable pieces of history, preserving them for future generations while also making a living off the materials they salvage.
Featured interviews:
Carlos Guzman (Owner, Norton Sales)
Jerry Avelar (Rocket Part Cleaner)
This story highlights the unusual job of salvaging space junk and the significance of these items in the context of space exploration. These workers find pride in their work, knowing that they play a key role in maintaining the legacy of NASA’s space missions.
This segment aired as part of the "Worst Job I Ever Loved" series on KCBS-TV in Los Angeles on June 23, 2008.
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