Unofficial History of NASA Mission Patches

Unofficial History of NASA Mission Patches
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Publisher : Thunder Bay Press
Total Pages : 213
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ISBN-10 : 9781645174158
ISBN-13 : 1645174158
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis Unofficial History of NASA Mission Patches by : Roger D. Launius

This visual guide details 60 years of NASA's history through the patches astronauts wore on their space missions! Celebrate 60 years of the U.S. space program with An Unofficial History of NASA Mission Patches, featuring the astronauts’ patches from more than 170 of the most important NASA missions. Each entry includes a full-color image of the patch, details about the space mission, the patch’s design, and the crew. Ten sticker patches and an embroidered patch on the cover make this a unique gift for every space enthusiast.

Space Tourism Value Chain

Space Tourism Value Chain
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 186
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ISBN-10 : 9789819716067
ISBN-13 : 9819716063
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis Space Tourism Value Chain by : Kang-Lin Peng

Space Mission Art

Space Mission Art
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Publisher : Ammonite Press
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1781453810
ISBN-13 : 9781781453810
Rating : 4/5 (10 Downloads)

Synopsis Space Mission Art by : Luke Wesley Price

Since 1961, our country has launched men and women into the hostile vacuum of space. For the adventures on which they were about to embark, astronauts, associates and designers commemorated each mission by creating a unique insignia that the crew could wear with pride on their spacesuits. Space Mission Art collects every one of these iconic designs, plus sticker sheets, to celebrate the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab and Space Shuttle programs. They are presented in full color and glorious detail alongside the stories behind their design. There are also crew photos, mission facts and trivia that reveal the human face of space exploration, capturing the comedy, tragedy, bravery and beauty of these extraordinary adventures into the unknown.

Apollo to the Moon

Apollo to the Moon
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Publisher : National Geographic Society
Total Pages : 312
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ISBN-10 : 9781426219931
ISBN-13 : 1426219938
Rating : 4/5 (31 Downloads)

Synopsis Apollo to the Moon by : Teasel E. Muir-Harmony

"A celebration of the 50th anniversary of NASA's Apollo missions to the moon, this narrative uses 50 key artifacts from the Smithsonian archives to tell the story of the groundbreaking space exploration program. Bold photographs, fascinating graphics, and engaging stories commemorate the 20th century's most important space endeavor: NASA's Apollo program to reach the moon. From the lunar rover and an emergency oxygen mask to space food and moon rocks, it's a carefully curated array of objects--complete with intriguing back stories and profiles of key participants. This book showcases the historic space exploration program that landed humans on the moon, advanced the world's capabilities for space travel, and revolutionized our sense of humanity's place in the universe. Each historic accomplishment is symbolized by a different object, from a Russian stamp honoring Yuri Gagarin and plastic astronaut action figures to the Apollo 11 command module, piloted by Michael Collins as Armstrong and Aldrin made the first moonwalk, together with the monumental art inspired by these moon missions. Throughout, Apollo to the Moon also tells the story of people who made the journey possible: the heroic astronauts as well as their supporters, including President John F. Kennedy, newsman Walter Cronkite, and NASA scientists such as Margaret Hamilton."--Publisher's website.

On the Shoulders of Titans

On the Shoulders of Titans
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Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Total Pages : 650
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ISBN-10 : 1492947555
ISBN-13 : 9781492947554
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis On the Shoulders of Titans by : Barton C. Hacker

A detailed, yet highly readable book, On the Shoulders of Titans should be the starting point for all who are interested in the basic history of the Gemini Program. NASA's second human spaceflight program, Gemini laid the groundwork for the more ambitious Apollo program which put astronauts on the Moon.

Chariots for Apollo

Chariots for Apollo
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Publisher : Courier Corporation
Total Pages : 578
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ISBN-10 : 9780486140933
ISBN-13 : 0486140938
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis Chariots for Apollo by : Courtney G. Brooks

This illustrated history by a trio of experts is the definitive reference on the Apollo spacecraft and lunar modules. It traces the vehicles' design, development, and operation in space. More than 100 photographs and illustrations.

Way Station to Space

Way Station to Space
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 510
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ISBN-10 : UCSD:31822025585753
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis Way Station to Space by : Mack R. Herring

Critical issues in the history of spaceflight

Critical issues in the history of spaceflight
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Publisher : Government Printing Office
Total Pages : 680
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ISBN-10 : 0160877539
ISBN-13 : 9780160877537
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis Critical issues in the history of spaceflight by : Steven J. Dick

Emblems of Exploration

Emblems of Exploration
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Publisher : National Aeronautis & Space Administration
Total Pages : 164
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ISBN-10 : UCSD:31822042054866
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis Emblems of Exploration by : Joseph R. Chambers

This publication's first objective is to convey detailed information regarding the designers and design process for the emblems of NASA and its predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). The second objective is to briefly illustrate the applications of these respected and admired insignias and seals within the cultures of each agency. For this task, photographs and descriptions are used to exemplify applications to buildings, equipment, aircraft and spacecraft, correspondence and documents, and personal memorabilia such as pins, awards, and retirement plaques. The material presented herein is organized chronologically and covers the subject from the first days of the NACA in 1915 to the current-day situation in NASA.

The Pluto System After New Horizons

The Pluto System After New Horizons
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Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Total Pages : 684
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ISBN-10 : 9780816540945
ISBN-13 : 0816540942
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis The Pluto System After New Horizons by : S. Alan Stern

Once perceived as distant, cold, dark, and seemingly unknowable, Pluto had long been marked as the farthest and most unreachable frontier for solar system exploration. The Pluto System After New Horizons is the benchmark research compendium for synthesizing our understanding of the Pluto system. This volume reviews the work of researchers who have spent the last five years assimilating the data returned from New Horizons and the first full scientific synthesis of this fascinating system.