Apogee Books Space Series

Series · 78

books · 1977-2011

By Gary Kitmacher, Gerard K. O'Neill, Keith L. Cowing, and more

Books in series

Apollo 8

2000

On December 21, 1968 the National Aeronautics & Space Administration sent three men to orbit the moon. Commander Frank Borman, Command Module Pilot James Lovell and Lunar Module Pilot Willam Anders were to be the first living creatures to enter deep space. It was the boldest step yet taken in the quest to fulfill President John Kennedy’s goal of landing a man on the moon by the end of the decade. To accomplish the task the world’s biggest and most complex machine was built by a syndicate of America’s leading aerospace manufacturers. The Apollo-Saturn V was a goliath and the flight of Apollo 8 proved it was an incredible vehicle. Capable of throwing over 100,000 pounds to the moon it was at that time the most complex machine ever devised by the hand of man. Apollo 8: The NASA Mission Reports finally puts in one place six of the most important documents from this triumphant odyssey, The Press Kit, The Pre-mission Report & Objectives, The Supplemental Technical Report, The Post Flight Summary, the Post Flight Mission Operation Report and the Crew Debriefing. These six documents show the staggering proportions of the undertaking required to send men into lunar orbit. It is a testament to the ingenuity of the American people and the bold courage of three men. Includes: CD-ROM with Captain Lovell Interview, plus hundreds of pictures!

Apollo 9

The NASA Mission Reports

1999

Brings together four of the most important documents from the Apollo 9 mission.

Friendship 7

The NASA Mission Reports: Apogee Books Space Series 3

1999

Taken directly from the NASA archives, these documents track John Glenn's first mission into space on Friendship 7.

Apollo 10

The NASA Mission Reports

2000

The four official NASA documents collected in this volume narrate the Apollo 10 mission.

Apollo 11

The NASA Mission Reports, Volume 1

1999

Since the first glimmerings of intellect on planet Earth the moon's quicksilver light has beckoned. In July of 1969 the people of the world were witness to an event which was the undisputed scientific accomplishment of the 20th Century. When astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin (Buzz) Aldrin planted their footsteps in the barren dusty powder of the lunar surface they not only fulfilled President John Kennedy's bold challenge but also mankind's ancient dream. An accomplishment without parallel, the flight of Apollo 11 stands alone as humanity's greatest feat of imagination made manifest. Everything about project Apollo was an exercise in superlatives - the Saturn V was the largest and most powerful machine ever made by man, wielding an unimaginable seven million pounds of thrust while the Apollo spacecraft was able to travel a half million miles and function with a precision to match the finest Swiss watch. Standing on the shoulders of generations, Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins heralded the arrival of a new era, an era in which the horizon of mankind's dreams would be forever shifted. In Apollo 11 The NASA Mission Reports some of the rare official documentation of this historic voyage is collected and made commercially available fro the first time. Includes: ● A 30th anniversary foreword by Dr Buzz Aldrin A Windows CDROM featuring: ● Nearly 1400 - 70mm images taken during th emission. ● Three unique interactive panoramic images of Tranquility Base. ● Two movies of the voyage of Apollo 11 - over an hour of full screen, full colour MPEg video.

Apollo 11

The NASA Mission Reports, Volume 2

1999

Contains the entire crew of Apollo 11’s personal observations upon returning to earth.

Apollo 12

The NASA Mission Reports, Volume 1

1999

The voyage of Apollo 12, documented in these original reports, had high goals in mind—making a start on real lunar science.

Gemini 6

The NASA Mission Reports: Apogee Books Space Series 8

1999

Gemini 6, the fifth manned flight of America’s two-man spacecraft, is captured in these original NASA documents.

Apollo 13

The NASA Mission Reports

2000

One of NASA’s truly great historical moments is recreated through these original documents.

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Mars

The NASA Mission Reports, Volume 1

2000

The exploration of Mars is brought up to date with this collection of the latest results from the Mars Exploration Rovers, and the Mars Global Surveyor and Mars Odyssey missions.

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The High Frontier

Human Colonies in Space

1977

This expanded third edition features a new preface, introduction, and collection of essays by space researchers.

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X-15

The NASA Mission Reports: Apogee Books Space Series 13

2001

The X-15 program, which produced mountains of new information about hypersonic flight, is thoroughly outlined in this volume.

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Apollo 14

The NASA Mission Reports

2001

NASA documents uncover the 10 hours spent on the moon by astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell.

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Freedom 7

The NASA Mission Reports

2001

Gathers together in one place the rare documents and drawings of the Mercury-Redstone 3 mission - the flight of Freedom 7.

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Sts 1-5

The NASA Mission Reports

2001

Chronicles all of the details of the space shuttle Columbia's first five flights.

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Rocket And Space Corporation Energia

Apogee Books Space Series 17

2001

A small metal sphere weighing slightly more than 83 kilograms was placed into an elliptical orbit by the mighty R-7 rocket. It was perhaps one of the most significant moments in human history. The date was October 4th 1957 and the sphere was called Sputnik. When the world's first artificial satellite sped across the night skies the impact was far-reaching and profound. Not only was this clearly one of the great scientific achievements of the modern age but it was also a catalyst which would propel the United States out of its post-War lethargy. The Political significance of the lift-capability of the R-7 rocket aroused the attentions of the West while irrevocably altering the face of human history. The Space Age had begun. The story of the R-7 rocket and its many offspring is one which still remains a mystery in the West. Now in the post-Cold war era the remarkable accomplishments of the engineers of Rocket & Space Corporation Energia are finally reaching eager readers in the West. The pages within contain a pictorial record encompassing the entire history of the Russian space programme, from its inception at the end of World War II to the present day. The sheer wealth of original and durable technology is a testament to the ingenuity of a remarkable people and gives a unique glimpse a the future of the historic partnership between East and West. Published for the first time completely in English, Rocket & Space Corporation Energia features rare pictures and diagrams Sputnik - Yuri Gagarin's Vostok capsule - the world's first Space Stations - the enormous lunar rocket N1 - Russia's interplanetary probes and the Buran shuttle.

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Arrows to the Moon

Avro's Engineers and the Space Race

2001

Tells the story of the Canadian and British engineers who played key roles in putting Americans on the Moon and in building the United States' space program.

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The Unbroken Chain

2001

Guenter Wendt's autobiography is a ground shaking document of the glory days of manned spaceflight, told from the perspective of the launch pad.

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Gemini 7

The NASA Mission Reports: Apogee Books Space Series 21

2002

The Gemini 7 spacecraft's then-new record for a long duration manned space flight, 330 hours and 35 minutes, is chronicled in this volume.

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Apollo 16

The NASA Mission Reports, Volume 1

2002

Compiled here are many important documents about the Apollo 16 mission including the complete debriefing in the crew's own words.

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Creating Space

The Story of the Space Age Through Models: Apogee Books Space Series 24

2002

Gives a complete chronicle of space vehicles developed worldwide, side by side with pictures and details of models.

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Women Astronauts

Apogee Books Space Series 25

2002

Includes biographies of, and interviews with, countless women astronauts, including details about their childhoods, careers, training, and missions into space.

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On to Mars

Colonizing a New World

2002

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The Conquest of Space

2002

Originally published in 1931, this is the first book ever written in the English language to address the notion of spaceflight as a serious possibility.

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Lost Spacecraft

The Search for Liberty Bell 7: Apogee Books Space Series 28

2002

Describes how the paths of two men, one living and one dead, crossed in the recovery of the Liberty Bell 7 spacecraft.

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Apollo 17

The NASA Mission Reports, Volume 1

2002

Apollo 17, documented in these reports, was the first mission to make it possible for a qualified geologist to explore the moon.

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Virtual Apollo

A Pictorial Essay of the Engineering and Construction of the Apollo Command and Service Modules

2003

With this book readers can become acquainted with the Apollo spacecraft in detail and learn the story of its design and construction.

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Apollo EECOM

Journey of a Lifetime

2003

The life story of Sy Liebergot, former NASA flight controller, provides an insider's view of Mission Control.

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A Vision of Future Space Transportation

A Visual Guide to the Spacecraft of Tomorrow

2003

The glorious space age has come and gone. So what now? What's next? To go further, to go faster, we must take the next step. Space is still full of mystery and challenges humankind as much as ever. Ideas on what the next step is, or steps are, vary greatly and there is no shortage of concepts for the future of space transportation. Concepts include new engines, new strategies, harnessing gravity, electromagnetism, nuclear energy and more. This book will take you on a guided visual tour of the future of space transportation. From Earth to Orbit to In-Space transportation, you will sample what is being considered and get an easy-to-understand explanation of what the spacecraft will do and how it will work. This book is the culmination of years of work with NASA and hours of interviews with leading propusion scientists and aerospace innovators. Decades ago Dr. Wernher von Braun teamed with Walt Disney to animate a mission to Mars and inspired a generation. Today multimedia, animation and video serve a similar communications need. The CD-ROM included contains official NASA videos, vehicle concept animation, and dynamic multimedia. View spacecraft concepts in 3D, see mission animation and hear first hand what the visionaries of the aerospace industry hope to accomplish.

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Space Trivia

Apogee Books Space Series 33

2003

Pulls together over 800 trivia questions from the Mercury project of the early 1960s right up to the current Shuttle/Space Station era.

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Interstellar Travel & Multi-Generational Space Ships

Apogee Books Space Series 34

2003

This book contains papers that were presented at the American Association for the Advancement of Science symposium Boston, Massachusetts in 2002.

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Dyna-Soar

Hypersonic Strategic Weapons System

2003

One of the great "what-ifs" of American aerospace history, the Dyna-Sour program described in this text was cancelled less than two weeks after President Kennedy's assassination.

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The Rocket Team

1979

History of the early space age in the US, focusing on Germany's Wernher von Braun and his team.

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Women of Space

Cool Careers on the Final Frontier: Apogee Books Space Series 38

2003

Girls, young women, and anyone else interested in learning about space exploration will be inspired by these career descriptions.

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Columbia Accident Investigation Report

Apogee Books Space Series 39

2003

Includes all of the details of the Gehman Report, the official accident report, on the Space Shuttle Columbia's final flight.

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Gemini 12

The NASA Mission Reports: Apogee Books Space Series 40

2004

Provides details of the last Gemini flight, flown by veteran Commander James Lovell and brilliant rookie Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin.

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The Simple Universe

Apogee Books Space Series 41

2004

This guide is an everyman's introduction to topics from atomic physics to astronomy, with colorful graphics and understandable text.

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New Moon Rising

The Making of America's New Space Vision and the Remaking of NASA: Apogee Books Space Series 42

2004

Readers will gain the most comprehensive view available on what President Bush's new space vision will do for human exploration of the Solar System-and how nearly everything NASA does will change as a result.

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Moonrush

Improving Life on Earth with the Moon's Resources

2004

This forward-thinking book examines how the exploration of space may eventually transform the global economy.

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Rocket Science

2004

The story of rocket science told from the perspective of one of the most important scientists in the field, this book begins with a short history of the birth of rocketry and explains the physics behind using rockets to fly in space. It includes a thorough discussion of the politics and economics of space flight, provides a detailed catalog of the uses of the reaction rocket for space travel, and examines new proposals and technologies for future endeavors in space.

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How NASA Learned to Fly in Space

2004

The social context in which NASA learned to fly in space, with an explicit mandate to reach the moon set against a tight deadline, is described in this historical analysis.

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Virtual LM

A Pictorial Essay of the Engineering and Construction of the Apollo Lunar Module: Apogee Books Space Series 47

2004

The Apollo Lunar Module is revealed in this book to be both an engineering masterpiece and a work of art.

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Deep Space

The NASA Mission Reports: Apogee Books Space Series 48

2005

NASA's entire fleet of unmanned deep space probes, including Pioneer 10 and 11, Voyager 1 and 2, Galileo, Cassini, Deep Space One, Stardust, and NEAR are discussed in this comprehensive study of NASA's Deep Space Probe program. The press kits and flight data for each spacecraft are provided along with the latest information from Cassini's mission to Saturn and a DVD containing thousands of pictures and videos captured by the journeying probes.

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Space Tourism

Do You Want to Go?: Apogee Books Space Series 49

2004

The facts about several private enterprise space tourism companies that have recently been formed, are revealed in this not-too futuristic text.

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Atlas

The Ultimate Weapon by Those Who Built It

2005

The insider's story of the Atlas rocket, America's first intercontinental ballistic missile, is offered in this careful history of the rocket in its roles as both a civilian and a military vehicle. Written by the manager of program control for the Atlas project, this tell-all includes intimate details of the rocket, including its origins as the MX-774 prototype missile, the difficult development and deployment of its nuclear payload, the activation and deactivation of the Atlas rocket as part of the Strategic Air Command squadrons, and a host of previously unpublished pictures. The missile's development as a civilian rocket is also documented, including details on its role in the Project Mercury manned spaceflights and its use today as the high-performance Centaur and Agena rocket stages used for satellite and space probe launches. Appendixes of the Atlas flight history, a detailed key of program events and milestones, and biographies of prominent Atlas managers are also included.

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Reflections from Earth Orbit

2005

A tremendous fascination and curiosity with space travel will be instilled in readers of this memoir by a former NASA astronaut. In a vivid recount of several events on board the space shuttles Endeavor and Columbia, the astronaut reflects on his life in space, emphasizing the routine aspects of the experience that earthbound people can relate to and appreciate. While his reflections intend to unravel the essence of living in space, they are also the starting point of a parallel tale that describes the author's perseverance in overcoming life's obstacles and becoming one of the select few to venture beyond the limits of Earth.

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The Real Space Cowboys, with Bonus DVD Video Disc

2005

The tension-filled careers of the Mercury Seven, a handful of elite fighter pilots selected as America's first astronauts, is traced in this account of the dreams and nightmares of the early days of the U.S. manned space program. A behind-the-scenes look at the competitive and often arrogant atmosphere of the initiative—including details on the struggles of deciding whether to send chimpanzees or humans to space and the conflicts between NASA engineers and astronauts—is included along with an account of the program's moments of humor, from recurrent "gotcha" training session pranks to the round of drinks that a dubious answer to the question Are you a turtle? could entail. While most of these men eventually made it to space and even the moon, their lives as a part of NASA continued long after. The story of their work with motivational programs such as the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, U.S. Space Camp, and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center is also included.

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Saturn

2005

The complete story of the Saturn V Rocket is presented in this detailed history of each stage of the construction and testing process. From the drawing boards of Boeing, North American Aviation, and the Douglas company, through shipping materials on massive Super Guppy air transports, prototype engine firings, and wind tunnel tests, and finally to the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center, every stage of the planning, production, and actual flight of the rocket is meticulously documented. The lives of the first 45 rocket stages built for the Saturn project are charted, including unprecedented information on the dates, times, and performance parameters for each stage, the facilities used in production, rare documentation of the stages that malfunctioned and the engines that exploded along the way. Details on the development of the F1 and J2 rocket engines and recently declassified photographs of the Saturn project are also included.

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On to Mars 2

Exploring and Settling a New World

2005

The exploration and colonization of Mars, as discussed in the more than 130 papers and essays from the Mars Society's annual conferences, is presented in this second volume of the On to Mars series. Formed in 1998 to support the exploration and settlement of Mars, the Mars Society seeks to educate and convince political powers, industry leaders, and the public about the necessity of committing resources to the development of a Mars settlement program. Covering recent technological and planning advances, these essays cover the last three years of Mars Society meetings and discuss such topics as habitat infrastructure, exploration technique, and colony organization as they have been explored at the Mars Society's Analog Research Stations at Devon Island, Nunavuit in Canada and in Hanksville, Utah. Two short videos, Stepping Stones to Mars and Robert Zubrin's testimony before the Senate Committee on Commerce at the Hearings on the Future of the U.S. Space Program, are featured on the included CD-ROM.

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Getting Off the Planet

Training Astronauts

2006

A behind-the-scenes look into how NASA prepared its first astronauts for space flight is offered in this detailed and humorous documentary of the early days of the space race. Readers will learn why Dr. Chambers spent the night in a water tank and clocked so many hours in a G-force centrifuge, along with what compelled researchers to offer the flight stick to both humans and chimpanzees. The rigorous yet jargon-free prose is designed for the casual scientist and is interspersed with the often outrageous anecdotes that sprung up during the years of meticulous research and patient, relentless testing that were conducted before America's first manned space flight. Dozens of rare photographs of the space project in the book and on the included CD-ROM are also featured.

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Return to the Moon

2005

In this volume of essays, the top experts and major players behind the United States' recently renewed push to the moon fuel a growing debate over lunar exploration. The announcement in 2004 that the U.S. would be revamping its moon program inspired both excitement about the possibilities and concern over cost and safety issues. This book takes the controversy out of the realm of pure science and into the mainstream of national debate. Lunar experts Alan Binder, Andy Chaikin, Yoji Kondo, Courtney Stadd, Frank White, and many others weigh in on the case for a return, point out the best way to do it, and speculate on what could be done with this newly obtained real estate. The essays are accompanied by illustrations of what life on the moon might look like. Contributions come from different perspectives and styles, offering a broad take on the very real possibility that humans will again walk—and work, live, and play—on the lunar landscape. From telescopes and tourism, to training for Mars, to building a new branch of humanity and saving the Earth, this compendium makes the case for sending people back to the moon.

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Beyond Earth

The Future of Humans in Space

2006

Providing a foundation for space planners and anyone interested in human settlement in the solar system, this book theorizes about the near future, when the heretofore significant steps of humankind—traveling to the moon and building space stations—will be dwarved by new progress. Scholars and scientists raise and answer such questions as Why does space matter to us? What will ordinary life be like in space? and What will our homes be like on Mars or the Moon? This collection of findings by professionals documents important research, laying the bricks for space-faring civilizations and even consults future space-dwellers—kids—for their visions. Working from the assumption that humankind has a biological need to explore and improve the quality of life, the wide variety of contributors successfully argue that space as a future human habitat is not simply possible, but manifest.

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ISScapades

The Crippling of America's Space Program: Apogee Books Space Series #59

2007

Covering the International Space Station’s (ISS) inception through the launching of the first two components nearly two decades later, this insider’s account details its demise from a once-promising global initiative to a project rife with controversy, dogged by delays, and filled with budget battles. Explaining how the program struggled to survive in an environment with political and bureaucratic authorities that continually changed its goals, this study analyzes NASA’s past transgressions while eyeing the administration’s future. Annual summaries detailing the station’s most recent developments are also included in this unique, firsthand report.

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Astronautics

Book 1: Dawn of the Space Age

2007

Chronicling the history of space rocketry, this resource details the discoveries and engineering innovations that have occurred—in both the United States and the former Soviet Union—from World War II to the early 1970s. From European war missiles to multibillion dollar spacecraft that orbit the earth today, this sourcebook covers the evolution of rocketry in great detail and discusses the impact rocket science has had on other areas of humanity. Filled with fascinating facts from history without technical jargon and specialized language, this reference will interest both space enthusiasts and general readers alike.

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Go For Launch!

An Illustrated History of Cape Canaveral

2006

From the first Bumper V-2 launch in 1950 to the Atlas V vehicles of today, more than 55 years of Cape Canaveral history is captured in this exhaustive collection of photographs celebrating the development and evolution of one of space exploration's most famous and significant facilities. Detailed maps and historical aerial photographs reveal the famous launch complexes and basic infrastructure of this storied base station, while missile and rocket tests are featured in never-before-seen images with descriptive captions. The bustling daily activity of thousands of employees at the Cape is captured on film, providing a behind-the-scenes look at rocket launches. Information on the current generation of space launch vehicles, trivia on various rockets and satellites that have flown out of Cape Canaveral, and amusing anecdotes are also included.

#62

Reference Guide to the International Space Station

2006

This book is designed to provide a broad overview of the International Space Station's complex configuration, design, and component systems. The sophisticated procedures required in the Station's construction and operation are presented in Amazing 3D Graphics generated by NASA 104 pages of spectacularly detailed color graphics the Space Station as you’ve never seen it before! If you haven’t got the $20 Million . . . get this book. It’s almost as good as being there. Apogee Books Space Series #62.

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Around the World in 84 Days

The Authorized Biography of Skylab Astronaut Jerry Carr

2007

For 84 days—from November 16, 1973, to February 8, 1974—mission commander Jerry Carr orbited the Earth on board the American space station Skylab 4, setting a new record for time in space. Had the Apollo 19 mission not been cancelled, Carr could have been the 16th man to walk on the Moon. Covering his record-setting time in space as well as his training in the U.S. Marine Corps, his career with NASA, and his retirement years, this biography brings the story of Gerald P. Carr to life. Includes DVD.

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Surveyor

Lunar Exploration Program: The NASA Mission Reports

2006

A complete guide to the critically important Surveyor program, this analysis provides previously unavailable documentation of the lunar exploration NASA conducted between 1966 and 1968. Supplying answers to questions such as Could a spacecraft safely land on the moon and not be swallowed up by lunar dust? Could the extreme temperatures and surface radiation disable the hardware? Could an accurate trajectory be calculated? and Were there places that were flat enough and debris-free to allow a safe landing? this reference details many of the topics that the program researched. A companion CD-ROM, featuring 1,800 additional pages of Surveyor materials as well as restored imagery from the program, is also included.

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Astronautics

Book 2: To the Moon and Towards the Future

2007

An accessible and elucidating account of the events surrounding America's commitment to land a man on the moon, this follow-up book demonstrates how that venture shaped the future of space exploration. Topics ranging from the Gemini, Voskhod, Soyuz, and Apollo programs to the development of the space shuttle and the evolution of the International Space Station are detailed. The politics and contemporary events of the period and how they influenced space exploration are also explored.

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To the End of the Solar System

The Story of the Nuclear Rocket

2003

Jargon-free and ideal for scientists and laypersons alike, this study is a comprehensive history and analysis of nuclear rocket propulsion systems. Detailing a two-decade period—spanning the 1950s through parts of the 1970s—by profiling the U.S. government’s Rover and NERVA programs, a complete history of the development of nuclear propulsion capabilities for space exploration is provided. Eyeing future possibilities, this reference identifies the technological requirements necessary to perform the deep space missions now being planned by NASA and presents a discussion on the political and social issues surrounding nuclear rocket development.

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The Lunar Exploration Scrapbook

A Pictorial History of Lunar Vehicles

2007

In The Lunar Exploration Scrapbook, Godwin combines modern computer graphics with old blueprints to create a full color history of the golden era of lunar exploration. Included in this remarkable book are over 80 different Lunar landers, over 80 lunar rovers and mobile laboratories (MOLAB), more than 50 lunar flying vehicles as well as sections on the Saturn and Nova rockets, lunar space suits, Command & Service module variants, LM laboratories and orbiters, training vehicles, lunar walkers and lunar shelters. Altogether over 750 color pictures of designs for lunar exploration vehicles, all from NASA, Boeing, Lockheed, Grumman, USAF, US Army, GE, Chrysler, North American Rockwell, Bell Aerospace, Martin, Bendix and more. No science fiction! From single-seat landers to rocket backpacks and lunar bulldozers, this study takes readers into the imagination of the world’s top aerospace engineers by presenting NASA’s lunar spacecraft research. A unique blend of history and imagination, this resource covers not only the actual exploration of the moon conducted during the Apollo program of the 1960s and 1970s, but also includes a presentation of dozens of spacecraft that were never built. Vivid, colorful renderings of the conceptual crafts—many of which are not available anywhere else—are also included, providing a visual progression of NASA’s technological advancements.

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Apollo Advanced Lunar Exploration Planning

2007

This book was one of the principal resources used in the creation of the Lunar Exploration Scrapbook. This rare NASA template from 1967 investigates the details of the various advanced Apollo studies conducted by NASA in the late 1960's.

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Canada's Fifty Years in Space

The COSPAR Anniversary

2008

Detailing the last 50 years of the Canadian space science program, this extensive history explores everything from the aurora borealis studies of the late 1950s to the current Radarsat-1 and Canada’s involvement with the NASA Phoenix mission. The people behind the country’s spacecraft and programs and the long-overdue development of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) are thoroughly discussed as well as the parallel growth of the Canadian space program and the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR). Never-before-published information on the ISIS-II satellite is also included.

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Floating to Space

The Airship to Orbit Program

2008

Challenging the reader to consider what is possible, this book reveals an entirely new concept for getting into space—Airship to Orbit (ATO). Photographs and details are provided from the nearly 100 development flights conducted so far, along with new findings such as life 20 miles up and mile high plasma volcanoes. The blueprints and economic details of hypersonic airships and cities floating at the edge of space are all included, bringing the subject out of scientific journals and fantasy pages and into the public eye.

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Gemini 4

America's First Space Walk: The NASA Mission Reports

2011

From the official files of NASA, this book gives the complete account of the first American spacewalk, which took place on June 3, 1965. Filled with information on the mission’s crew, engineers, and equipment, the guide explores the research and fears involved with creating a thin suit that would hold up in the dangerous vacuum of space. For space fans and engineers, a companion DVD is included that features spectacular photographs and documents from the NASA archives.

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Cold War Tech War

The Politics of America's Air Defense

2008

More than 50 years of deception by various governments, intelligence agencies, and individuals are documented and given relevance in today's geopolitical milieu by examining design proposals from the Avro company. Recently released official information on the Avro C-102 Jetliner and CF-105 Arrow, and their ultimate cancellations, reveals global intelligence perspectives from before World War II through the Cold War period. The geopolitical, technical, and economic aspects of the Avro Canada story are explored, as is the visionary engineering they demonstrated.

#76

Krafft Ehricke's Extraterrestrial Imperative

2009

A summation of Krafft Ehricke’s work on encouraging the exploration of space, this account offers biographic information on the man himself; encompasses details of his new, innovative ideas; and portrays his thoughts on the importance and value of space travel for society. Providing an understanding of the early history of the space pioneers, what they helped accomplish, and how Ehricke's vision came to fruition, this reference details the continuing need for a creation of a long-term vision for the exploration of space. Historic and yet topical, this resource also includes many of Ehricke’s original works, many of which were previously out of print.

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License to Orbit

The Future of Commercial Space Travel

2009

Two leading experts on space systems with decades of experience in the field provide important and current insights on developments in today’s commercial space industry in this ambitious and extensively researched examination. The authors look at the lives, ambitions, and struggles of the billionaires funding and supporting this industry, while also examining the nature of the strained relations and alternative goals of space agencies versus the private space flight industry. The analysis even includes descriptions of the amazing new technologies that could revolutionize space exploration and space industries in the coming decades.

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The Nuclear Rocket

Making Our Planet Green, Peaceful and Prosperous

2009

Rare Book

#80

Lightcraft Flight Handbook LTI-20

Hypersonic Flight Transport for an Era Beyond Oil

2009

Taking an uncommon approach to revealing future flight technology to the general public, this comprehensive examination conveys the technological possibilities for the next generation of military and commercial aviation. Written in superb but accessible detail, this study outlines the Lightcraft revolution—flights that will fly on microwave and laser energy beamed from satellite solar power stations—and shows how it will ultimately replace today’s commercial jet airlines.

#81

Energy Crisis

Solution from Space

2009

Presenting a bold solution for global climate change and dependence on oil—and the threat of war over its diminishing supply—this visionary reference explores how developing solar energy could bring about unprecedented economic prosperity and opportunity on a global scale. By using existing technology in revolutionary ways, this new energy plan would have the potential to create jobs and revitalize the economy while offering a clean, affordable, and long-term solution. Asserting that the current generation can develop this innovative energy source to change the world economically, environmentally, and politically for the better, this stunning guide offers an unexpected new hope for the future.

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Rocketbelt Pilot s Manual

A Guide by the Bell Test Pilot

2009

The rocketbelt—a device designed by Bell Aerosystems in the 1960s to be a tactical rescue vehicle for the United States Army—is described here for the first time by one of the machine’s original test pilots. Covering everything from service and fueling to step-by-step directions for use, the guide also includes an in-depth technical background of the flying device and a detailed, easily accessible explanation of the science behind jet propelled flight. Accompanied with photos of each distinct component of the machine and an explanation as to how the parts relate to one another, this unique guide answers more than four decades worth of questions on the rocketbelt and ultimately encapsulates the sheer excitement of flight from a man who experienced it firsthand.

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Selling Peace

Inside the Soviet Conspiracy that Transformed the U.S. Space Program

2010

Offering surprising insight into the Russian-American relationship during the golden age of space exploration and detailing the current circumstances surrounding commercial space travel, this revealing memoir charts the emergence of the Russian space program as a powerful ally to the international community from the perspective of an American who participated on the Russian side. Revealing what it was like to witness the American space community struggle to reconcile a world where the Russians were the low-cost, quality manufacturer for space goods, this is the true story of NASA's lack of international cooperation, cross-cultural understandings, and acceptance of different perspectives. This insider's exposé brings about a greater understanding of the complicated relationships between international partners set on exploring an infinite universe through finite means.

#84

The Farthest Shore

A 21st Century Guide to Space

2010

Providing a synoptic look at the entire scope and vision of space exploration, this comprehensive reference covers the intercultural, artistic, and historical aspects of space travel as well as amazing new insights into where it might go in the future. All aspects of space technology are included in the guide, from how space can be used to deal with global warming to the latest in space tourism. Largely written in narrative form, the book assembles a variety of space experts—from astronauts and astrophysicists to space zoologists—to explain everything from human artistic achievement in space to the practical applications and business investment opportunities that space travel affords. Highly accessible, the reference draws authors from all over the world and is unique in its wide, thorough, and international approach to the subject of space exploration.

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The Wright Stuff

The Century of Effort Behind Your Ticket to Space

2010

Recounted through a well-selected collection of photographs, this discussion relates a succession of advancements and risk taking, chronicling the evolution of space tourism. Traveling back to the almost simultaneous beginnings of aviation and rocketry, this analysis highlights the crucial names in the industry, honoring them with “The Wright Stuff” awards for their contributions. Illustrating how today’s tickets to space have been made possible not just by entrepreneurs and engineers but also by the efforts of artists, regulators, politicians, and some of the earliest aviators, this exploration also touches on today’s rapid expansion phase of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic space flights. Clearly depicting how a commercial business can emerge in this swiftly growing field, this unique investigation also provides examples of how space tourists are helping to create reusable technologies of benefit to all.

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Aurora 7

The Three Orbits of M. Scott Carpenter: The NASA Mission Reports

2011

Capturing the events of America’s fourth manned spaceflight, this account tells the story of Malcolm Scott Carpenter and his three orbits aboard the Aurora 7 . Based on Carpenter’s original reports, this guide chronicles the objectives of his mission, tells how he overshot the landing site by more than 250 miles and was declared lost by world news agencies, and explains how he was later found by the U.S. Navy task force. Including a bonus DVD with additional documents and photographs too large to print, this book tells the complete story of an important—and often overlooked—spaceflight.

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The Saucer Fleet

2008

An ideal companion for any sci-fi fan, space buff, or alien aficionado, this movie guidebook discusses six of the most famous and significant science fiction films ever produced. Each film’s backstory and production histories along with plot synopses and detailed analyses of the featured flying saucers are included. Featuring film classics such as The Day the Earth Stood Still, Earth vs. the Flying Saucers, Forbidden Planet, This Island Earth, and War of the Worlds, this guidebook also includes an extensive look at the groundbreaking television show Lost in Space .

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The Astronaut and the Fireman

Stories of Space Technology in Everyday Use

2008

From life-saving equipment used by first responders to the latest medical research devices and food-safety protocols, this book describes the process by which both NASA and commercial developers bring products from the space laboratory to the marketplace. The latest scientific research aboard the space shuttle and International Space Station are detailed, along with case-by-case profiles of what astronauts in a lunar colony would be doing and what benefit a Moonbase might have for future generations. It also includes appendices with contact lists for NASA spinoffs, Space Technology Hall of Fame award winners, and the 182 areas of scientific research planned for the return to the Moon.

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Also wrote as Eric Kotani. Yoji Kondo (近藤陽次, Kondō Yōji) was a Japanese-born American astrophysicist who also wrote science fiction under the pseudonym Eric Kotani. He edited Requiem: New Collected Works by Robert A. Heinlein and Tributes to the Grand Master (1992), and contributed to New Destinies, Vol. VI/Winter 1988—Robert A. Heinlein Memorial Issue (1988), after his friend, writer Robert A. Heinlein, died in 1988. Kondo also edited the non-fiction book Interstellar Travel & Multi-Generational Space Ships, part of the Apogee Books Space Series. Kondo was also an accomplished teacher of Shodokan Aikido and judo. Kondo held a Ph.D. in astrophysics from the University of Pennsylvania, headed the astrophysics laboratory at the Johnson Space Center (formerly, Manned Spacecraft Center) during the Apollo and Skylab Missions, and was the NASA director of a geosynchronous satellite observatory for 15 years, among other roles. He also served as President of the International Astronomical Union's (IAU's) Commission on "Astronomy from Space", as well as President of IAU Commission on "Close Binary Stars" and the IAU Division on "Variable Stars".

Robert Godwin

Author · 17 books

Randall Chambers, Dr.

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Captain Winston Scott is a former astronaut. His journey to the stars as a NASA astronaut is a testament to the power of perseverance and vision. Raised in Miami, Scott's largely segregated education provided little access to resources, but his own determination combined with the dedication of his teachers set him on an inspiring path of achievement. Winston E. Scott was selected by NASA and reported to the Johnson Space Center in August 1992. He served as a mission specialist on STS-72 in 1996 and STS-87 in 1997, and has logged a total of 24 days, 14 hours and 34 minutes in space, including 3 spacewalks totaling 19 hours and 26 minutes. Before joining NASA, Scott earned a distinguished record of service as a naval aviator. He served as a fighter pilot, helicopter pilot, production test pilot, and research and development project pilot. He has accumulated more then 5,000 hours of flight time in more than 20 different aircrafts. Winston Scott retired from NASA and the U.S. Navy at the end of July 1999. He is currently Vice President and Deputy General Manager of the Engineering and Science Contract Group (ESCG) for Jacobs Engineering. Scott has served as a university vice president, engineering college dean and professor and as the Executive Director of the Florida Space Authority. "

Frederick Ira Ordway III was an American space scientist and author of visionary books on spaceflight. As scientific consultant, he was part of the production team of the epic science fiction film 2001: A Space Odyssey.

After service as an officer in the Royal Navy, Peter was a journalist with regional and national newspapers before joining the BBC. He moved to an international TV news agency and pioneered the use of satellites for news coverage and distribution before joining INTELSAT in Washington DC to develop global satellite broadcasting. Since his retirement back in UK, he has written or co-written books on subjects including space travel, business and biographies. Now he has published his first novel "The Russian Lieutenant" followed by the sequel "Beyond the Funeral" and he is currently working on a third spy thriller..

Sir James Dewar FRS (20 September 1842 – 27 March 1923) was a Scottish chemist and physicist. He is probably best-known today for his invention of the Dewar flask, which he used in conjunction with extensive research into the liquefaction of gases. He was also particularly interested in atomic and molecular spectroscopy, working in these fields for more than 25 years.

John S. Lewis

Author · 6 books

John S. Lewis (born June 27, 1941) is a Professor Emeritus of planetary science at the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. His interests in the chemistry and formation of the solar system and the economic development of space have made him a leading proponent of turning potentially hazardous near-Earth objects into attractive space resources.

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