Prepare to embark on a journey through space and time with The NASA Archives, a visual celebration of humankind's unstoppable urge to travel away from Earth to worlds beyond. Featuring more than 400 historic photographs and rare concept renderings, this collection guides us through NASA's 60-year history, from its earliest days to its current...
Prepare to embark on a journey through space and time with The NASA Archives, a visual celebration of humankind's unstoppable urge to travel away from Earth to worlds beyond. Featuring hundreds of historic photographs and concept renderings, this collection guides us through NASA's 60-year history.
A Map to the Universe from the Big Bang to the Future
Explore the vastness of the universe through 300 captivating maps and illustrations that chronicle the history and future of space exploration. This coffee-table atlas, crafted by former NASA chief historian Roger D. Launius, provides a unique perspective on topics ranging from ancient cosmic concepts to modern missions to the Moon and Mars. The large-format design features stunning visuals and engaging narratives that make the complexities of the cosmos accessible and intimate, inviting readers to navigate the Solar System and beyond.
The book captures the insights and discussions from a pivotal 1981 seminar at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, where historians gathered to explore the evolution of space history. It delves into the key themes presented, the challenges faced in documenting space exploration, and the impact of these historical narratives on our understanding of space endeavors. The seminar serves as a platform for examining the intersection of history, science, and public perception regarding humanity's ventures into space.
This book presents the first comprehensive history of innovation at NASA, bringing together experts in the field to illuminate how public-private and international partnerships have fueled new ways of exploring space since the beginning of space travel itself. Twelve case studies trace the messy, risky history of such partnerships, exploring the role of AT&T in the early development of satellite technology, the connections between the Apollo program and Silicon Valley, the rise of SpaceX, and more. Some of these projects have succeeded, and some have failed; all have challenged conventional methods of doing the public’s business in space. Together, these essays offer new insights into how innovation happens, with invaluable lessons for policymakers, investors, economists, and members of the space community.
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The book delves into the monumental effort behind America's goal to land a man on the Moon, initiated by President John F. Kennedy's 1961 announcement. It explores the extensive planning and resources devoted to the Apollo program, comparing its scale to the Panama Canal and the Manhattan Project. The narrative highlights the evolution of human spaceflight through Projects Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo, culminating in the historic Apollo 11 mission on July 20, 1969, when Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the Moon. Illustrated throughout.
Delving into the history of space exploration, this book offers a comprehensive analysis that includes profiles of notable American and Soviet space pioneers. It features a detailed timeline highlighting significant events in the field, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the milestones and achievements that have shaped humanity's journey into space.
Fifty years after the Moon landing, a new history of the space race explores the lives of both Soviet and American engineers