HansJurgen Becker
NASA: Space Flight Research and Pioneering Developments
- ISBN 13:
- 9780764338793
- author:
- HansJurgen Becker
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 2.3 x 27.9 cm
- Genre:
- Reference, Transport, Aviation, Astronautics, Aeronautics - Research - United States - History, Space flight - Research - United States - History, United States - History, Science/Mathematics, Aeronautics & Astronautics, Aviation - History, TECHNOLOG
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
NASA's history spans nearly a century, from its origins as NACA in 1915 to its current form. This comprehensive book explores the agency's space flight research and pioneering developments.
From the first supersonic flight of the X-1 in 1947 to the testing of the lunar module for moon landings, this book showcases a range of exciting projects and innovations. The development of new aircraft concepts, such as tipping-rotor designs, is also featured, along with the evolution of the Space Shuttle.
By examining project portrayals, research trends, and the work of key personnel, this book provides a detailed look at NASA's air-flight research and its connections to space exploration. With over 200 pages of content, it offers a valuable insight into one of the world's leading space agencies.
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