The Development Of Propulsion Technology For U S Space Launch Vehicles
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The Development Of Propulsion Technology For U S Space Launch Vehicles
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Author : J. D. Hunley
language : en
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Release Date : 2007
The Development Of Propulsion Technology For U S Space Launch Vehicles written by J. D. Hunley and has been published by Texas A&M University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with History categories.
In this definitive study, J. D. Hunley traces the program?s development from Goddard?s early rockets (and the German V-2 missile) through the Titan IVA and the Space Shuttle, with a focus on space-launch vehicles. Since these rockets often evolved from early missiles, he pays considerable attention to missile technology, not as an end in itself, but as a contributor to launch-vehicle technology. Focusing especially on the engineering culture of the program, Hunley communicates this very human side of technological development by means of anecdotes, character sketches, and case studies of problems faced by rocket engineers. He shows how such a highly adaptive approach enabled the evolution of a hugely complicated technology that was impressive?but decidedly not rocket science. Unique in its single-volume coverage of the evolution of launch-vehicle technology from 1926 to 1991, this meticulously researched work will inform scholars and engineers interested in the history of technology and innovation, as well as those specializing in the history of space flight.
The Space Launch System
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Author : Anthony Young
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2025-08-03
The Space Launch System written by Anthony Young and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-08-03 with Science categories.
When NASA’s SLS-1 rocket lifted off from Launch Complex 39-B for the Artemis I mission in early morning hours of November 16, 2022, it culminated more than a decade of intense effort by NASA, its prime contractors and thousands of subcontracted companies across the United States and Europe. This book shares the exciting story of NASA searching for the best human spaceflight vehicle, after the Space Shuttle era, to start a new path of exploration back to the Moon and later to Mars. It covers the preliminary Ares I and Ares V designs from Project Constellation that formed the foundation for SLS. Then in separate chapters it covers the components of the SLS that include the Core Stage with RS-25 engines, the Solid Rocket Boosters, the Upper Stage, and the rocket’s payload: the Orion capsule and Service Module. The final chapter is devoted to the successful Artemis I mission. This book draws from an abundance of available NASA and contractor documents, special interviews, and illustrated photographs in both color and black and white. You will read about the detailed story of the Space Launch System's design engineering, politics, funding battles, and records regarding the manufacturing of NASA's most powerful rocket that will ultimately launch a new era in human exploration beyond Earth's orbit.
Research In Nasa History
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Author : Steven J. Dick
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Research In Nasa History written by Steven J. Dick and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Astrodynamics categories.
"As the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2008, historians as well as scientists and engineers could look back on a record of accomplishment. Much has been written about the evolution of NASA's multifaceted programs and the people who carried them out. Yet much remains to be done, and we hope this publication will facilitate research in this important field."--Page 1
Nasa 50th Anniversary Proceedings Nasa S First 50 Years Historical Perspectives
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Author : Steven J. Dick
language : en
Publisher: U. S. National Aeronautics & Space Administration
Release Date : 2010-07-07
Nasa 50th Anniversary Proceedings Nasa S First 50 Years Historical Perspectives written by Steven J. Dick and has been published by U. S. National Aeronautics & Space Administration this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-07 with Law categories.
On 29 July 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, creating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which became operational on 1 October of that year. Over the next 50 years, NASA achieved a set of spectacular feats, ranging from advancing the well-established field of aeronautics to pioneering the new fields of Earth and space science and human spaceflight. In the midst of the geopolitical context of the Cold War, 12 Americans walked on the Moon, arriving in peace “for all mankind.” Humans saw their home planet from a new perspective, with unforgettable Apollo images of Earthrise and the “Blue Marble,” as well as the “pale blue dot” from the edge of the solar system. A flotilla of spacecraft has studied Earth, while other spacecraft have probed the depths of the solar system and the universe beyond. In the 1980s, the evolution of aeronautics gave us the first winged human spacecraft, the Space Shuttle, and the International Space Station stands as a symbol of human cooperation in space as well as a possible way station to the stars. With the Apollo fire and two Space Shuttle accidents, NASA has also seen the depths of tragedy. In this volume, a wide array of scholars turn a critical eye toward NASA’s first 50 years, probing an institution widely seen as the premier agency for exploration in the world, carrying on a long tradition of exploration by the United States and the human species in general. Fifty years after its founding, NASA finds itself at a crossroads that historical perspectives can only help to illuminate.
Minuteman
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Author : David K. Stumpf
language : en
Publisher: University of Arkansas Press
Release Date : 2021-02-26
Minuteman written by David K. Stumpf and has been published by University of Arkansas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-26 with History categories.
In Minuteman: A Technical History of the Missile That Defined American Nuclear Warfare, David K. Stumpf demystifies the intercontinental ballistic missile program that was conceived at the end of the Eisenhower administration as a key component of the US nuclear strategy of massive retaliation. Although its nuclear warhead may have lacked power relative to that of the Titan II, the Minuteman more than made up for this in terms of numbers and readiness to launch—making it the ultimate ICBM. Minuteman offers a fascinating look at the technological breakthroughs necessary to field this weapon system that has served as a powerful component of the strategic nuclear triad for more than half a century. With exacting detail, Stumpf examines the construction of launch and launch control facilities; innovations in solid propellant, lightweight inertial guidance systems, and lightweight reentry vehicle development; and key flight tests and operational flight programs—all while situating the Minuteman program in the context of world events. In doing so, the author reveals how the historic missile has adapted to changing defense strategies—from counterforce to mutually assured destruction to sufficiency.
The Rise Of The Commercial Space Industry
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Author : Brian C. Odom
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2024-09-13
The Rise Of The Commercial Space Industry written by Brian C. Odom and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-09-13 with Science categories.
This collection explores the evolution of the commercial space industry from the beginning of the space age through the early twenty-first century. Today, the space industry is taking on an increased leadership and innovation role in both space access and exploration. The growth of commercial space over the past decades offers a potential new paradigm for space exploration – one in which industry transitions from supplier to partner. However, many questions remain. This book seeks to bring to light these questions, which span from the most seemingly consequential: how will humanity explore the Moon and Mars? - to the most basic: what is commercial space? To further develop the historical context of commercial space, and thereby better inform decision-making at NASA in the future, this volume examines a broad range of questions related to the history of commercial space operations, including but not limited to: how has the concept of ‘commercial space’ evolved in different fields and disciplines? What have been the major events and milestones in the emergence and evolution of commercial space activities in the USA and internationally? How has the US Government assisted or impeded the emergence and evolution of commercial space activities? Providing contributions from a range of different disciplines and backgrounds, the authors of this volume offer valuable insights for scholars researching the history of space and space policy, as well as decision-makers working at NASA or within the wider space industry.
Magnificent Mavericks
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Author : Elizabeth Babcock
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Magnificent Mavericks written by Elizabeth Babcock and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with categories.
Space Exploration And Humanity
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Author : American Astronautical Society
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2010-08-23
Space Exploration And Humanity written by American Astronautical Society and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-23 with Science categories.
A complete history of human endeavors in space, this book also moves beyond the traditional topics of human spaceflight, space technology, and space science to include political, social, cultural, and economic issues, and also commercial, civilian, and military applications. In two expertly written volumes, Space Exploration and Humanity: A Historical Encyclopedia covers all aspects of space flight in all participating nations, ranging from the Cold War–era beginnings of the space race to the lunar landings and the Apollo-Soyuz mission; from the Shuttle disasters and the Hubble telescope to Galileo, the Mars Rover, and the International Space Station. The book moves beyond the traditional topics of human spaceflight, space technology, and space science to include political, social, cultural, and economic issues, and also commercial, civilian, and military applications. Produced in conjunction with the History Committee of the American Astronautical Society, this work divides its coverage into six sections, each beginning with an overview essay, followed by an alphabetically organized series of entries on topics such as astrophysics and planetary science; civilian and commercial space applications; human spaceflight and microgravity science; space and society; and space technology and engineering. Whether investigating a specific issue or event or tracing an overarching historic trend, students and general readers will find this an invaluable resource for launching their study of one of humanity's most extraordinary endeavors.
Mid Session Review Of The Budget
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Author : United States. Office of Management and Budget
language : en
Publisher:
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Mid Session Review Of The Budget written by United States. Office of Management and Budget and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Budget categories.
Toward Liberty
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Author : David Boaz
language : en
Publisher: Cato Institute
Release Date : 2002
Toward Liberty written by David Boaz and has been published by Cato Institute this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Business & Economics categories.
Space deals with the issues involved in opening space to private travel and more commercial ventures.