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Project Mercury Familiarizatio
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Author : NASA
language : en
Publisher: Periscope Film LLC
Release Date : 2011-05
Project Mercury Familiarizatio written by NASA and has been published by Periscope Film LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05 with Technology & Engineering categories.
On October 4, 1957 at 10:28 Moscow time, a rocket carrying the world's first orbiting satellite roared into space, signaling a new era in human history and the beginning of the so-called ""space race"" - an epic rivalry pitting the technological know-how of the Soviet Union against that of the United States. Despite some highly publicized failures, the USA managed to answer the Russians with the successful launch of Explorer 1 in January of 1958. The next major milestone would be to put a human into orbit, a goal that defined the USA's Project Mercury. After a long series of test launches including a sub-orbital flight with the chimp Ham on board, Mercury astronaut Alan Shepard became the first American in space. On May 5, 1961 Shepard rode a Redstone rocket into space for a sub-orbital flight that lasted under 16 minutes. Nine months later, John Glenn's Friendship 7 capsule was launched into space atop an Atlas booster, and Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth. Glenn remained in space for nearly five hours and circled the planet three times. While these flights represented enormous achievements neither was an outright space race victory: cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin's orbital flight of April 12, 1961 earned him the title of first man in space, and first man to orbit the Earth. Designed by brilliant engineer Max Faget and a team at NASA, the Mercury space capsule represented an entirely new class of vehicle. Just large enough for a single astronaut, the joke about the cramped capsule was that it was ""worn, not ridden."" Despite reports otherwise, the capsule could be and was flown by astronauts who had attitude control thrusters at their disposal and a window for viewing. The capsule also boasted manual re-entry controls. Created by NASA and contractor McDonnell Aircraft, this Familiarization Manual explains all the systems aboard the Mercury space capsule including cabin controls, environmental and stabilization controls and systems, launch and re-entry sequence procedures, and navigation and communications equipment and procedures. Dating from June of 1962, it represents a late revision of documents created at the beginning of the Mercury program. Originally restricted, this manual has been declassified and is presented in its entirety, running nearly 400 pages.
Project Mercury Familiarization Manual
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Author : United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1959
Project Mercury Familiarization Manual written by United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1959 with Space vehicles categories.
Project Mercury Familiarization Manual
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Author : United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1961
Project Mercury Familiarization Manual written by United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1961 with Astronautics categories.
Project Mercury Familiarization Manual
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Author : United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1959
Project Mercury Familiarization Manual written by United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1959 with Space vehicles categories.
Nasa Project Gemini Familiariz
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Author : NASA
language : en
Publisher: Periscope Film LLC
Release Date : 2011-05
Nasa Project Gemini Familiariz written by NASA and has been published by Periscope Film LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05 with Science categories.
Just ten days after Alan Shepard Jr. became America's first man in space on May 5, 1961, President John F. Kennedy challenged the nation, suggesting that the United States should land a man on the moon by the end of the decade. The ambitious goal of Project Apollo required a series of intermediate steps, which were to be explored by Project Gemini. Created on January 3, 1962, Project Gemini's objectives were many. During ten manned flights in 1965 and 1966, astronauts would perform spacewalks, rendezvous with orbiting vehicles using maneuvering and propulsion systems, and perform docking tests. A great deal of experience was gained and equipment tested, and with one exception - a dry land capsule landing - all of the planned objectives were met. All ten manned flights were made using Titan II two-stage boosters that were purpose-built for Gemini and known as "GLV" or Gemini-Titans. The prime contractor for the Mercury capsule McDonnell Aircraft, constructed the two-man Gemini capsule. A larger, more sophisticated spacecraft than Mercury, the Gemini capsule relied on a detachable Equipment Module for power, propulsion, and life-support systems. The capsule itself was outfitted with ejection seats, carried an on-board Guidance Computer, and could be flown in six directions. Created by NASA and contractor McDonnell Aircraft, this Familiarization Manual explains all the systems aboard the Mercury space capsule including cabin controls, sequence, electrical power, cooling, guidance and control, communications, retrograde rocket, and landing systems and procedures. Dating from September of 1965 for the long range and extended missions, it represents a late revision of documents created at the beginning of the Gemini program. Originally restricted, this manual has been declassified and is presented in its entirety, running nearly 600 pages.
Project Mercury Familiarization Manual
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Author : United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1962
Project Mercury Familiarization Manual written by United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1962 with Space vehicles categories.
Project Mercury Familiarization Manual
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20th Century Nasa History
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Author : McDonnell Aircraft Corporation
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1960
20th Century Nasa History written by McDonnell Aircraft Corporation and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1960 with Manned space flight categories.
Mercury Project Summary
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Author : Manned Spacecraft Center (U.S.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1963
Mercury Project Summary written by Manned Spacecraft Center (U.S.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1963 with Manned space flight categories.
The Birth Of Nasa
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Author : Manfred "Dutch" von Ehrenfried
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-03-23
The Birth Of Nasa written by Manfred "Dutch" von Ehrenfried and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-23 with Science categories.
This is the story of the work of the original NASA space pioneers; men and women who were suddenly organized in 1958 from the then National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics (NACA) into the Space Task Group. A relatively small group, they developed the initial mission concept plans and procedures for the U. S. space program. Then they boldly built hardware and facilities to accomplish those missions. The group existed only three years before they were transferred to the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas, in 1962, but their organization left a large mark on what would follow.Von Ehrenfried's personal experience with the STG at Langley uniquely positions him to describe the way the group was structured and how it reacted to the new demands of a post-Sputnik era. He artfully analyzes how the growing space program was managed and what techniques enabled it to develop so quickly from an operations perspective. The result is a fascinating window into history, amply backed up by first person documentation and interviews.