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The History of NASA

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The History of NASA

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The book The History of NASA tells the story of how a modest organization grew into the world's leading space agency. It begins with the roots of American rocketry in the early 20th century and follows the birth of NASA in 1958. Readers will learn about the Cold War pressures that sparked the race to the Moon and see how early programs-like Mercury and Gemini-set the stage for the groundbreaking Apollo missions.
Next, the book moves into NASA's post-Apollo years, examining how the agency handled changing budgets and public expectations after the first lunar landings. It covers pivotal efforts such as Skylab, the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, and the creation of the Space Shuttle. The narrative shows how triumphs were often met with major challenges, including the heartbreaking loss of the Challenger and the organizational reforms that followed.
Finally, the book explores NASA's role in deep space and Earth science. It describes major robotic missions, from early probes to the grand Voyager flights, and explains how satellites reshaped our understanding of our own planet. The story ends in the mid-1990s with NASA's turn toward international cooperation, setting the path for the International Space Station and beyond. Readers will discover that NASA's journey is one of constant change, deep ambition, and the shared dream of exploring the unknown.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
222
Release Date:
2024-10-06
Publication Date:
2025-04-18
Publisher:
De Fryske Wrâld
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
3759888909
ISBN13:
9783759888907
Minimum Reading Age:
1
Maximum Reading Age:
99
Weight:
329 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
12 cm
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