301 results for 'NASA'

The NASA Systems Engineering Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Best Practices. This revised edition of the NASA Systems Engineering Handbook provides a detailed overview of the fundamental concepts...

The NASA Archives. 45th Ed A comprehensive exploration of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's 60-year history, from its humble beginnings to its current development of new space...

The NASA Systems Engineering Handbook provides general guidance and information on systems engineering for the NASA community. It aims to increase awareness and consistency across the Agency,...

NASA: A History of Space ExplorationThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration, commonly known as NASA, was established in 1958 with the aim of outdoing the Soviet Union in the space race...

Why Mars: NASA and the Politics of Space ExplorationThis book examines the history of robotic Mars exploration from its origins to today, tracing the evolution of NASA's ambitious program. W. Henry...

The NASA Space Shuttle Manual: A Comprehensive Guide to its Design and Operation. This manual provides an in-depth look at the design, construction, and operation of the NASA Space Shuttle. From its...

The NASA Risk Management Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to managing risk in complex projects and programs. First introduced at NASA in the late 1990s, risk management has become an integral...

Discover the striking artwork of NASA's historic mission patches and logos, celebrating the agency's trailblazing journeys through the cosmos.This beautifully illustrated book takes you on a visual...

The NASA Graphics Standards Manual Remastered Edition is a meticulously recreated version of the original 1976 manual, presented in a modern and clean format. Using high-resolution scans of the...

Ken Johnston's Moon! Revealing the Dark Mission of NASA is a thought-provoking account of a shocking discovery made by Ken Johnston, former Director of the Data and Photo Control Department at the...

Stargazing Photographs of the Night Sky from the Archives of NASA is a stunning collection of photographs showcasing the cosmos' most extraordinary phenomena. Radiant aurora borealis, awe-inspiring...

The Challenger Launch Decision: Risky Technology, Culture, and Deviance at NASA. On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded, causing widespread shock and grief. Diane Vaughan's book...

Aboard NASA's first manned expedition to Mars, four individuals embark on an extraordinary journey. Natalie York, Phil Stone and Ralph Gershon are among those who risk everything for the chance to...

The Saturn I/IB Rocket: NASA's First Apollo Launch Vehicle David Baker explores the often-overlooked history of the Saturn I and IB rockets, which played a significant role in NASA's manned space...

The Planets: A Visual Journey Through Our Solar System Explore the wonders of our cosmic neighborhood with over 200 breathtaking photographs from NASA's archives. This stunning collection reveals the...

Moonshot: A NASA Astronaut's Guide to Achieving the ImpossibleLearn how to overcome obstacles and achieve your wildest ambitions with Mike Massimino, a seasoned astronaut who has distilled his...

NASA Missions to Mars: A Visual History of Our Quest to Explore the Red PlanetExplore the fascinating story of humanity's journey to Mars, from early flybys to the latest rover missions. This...

Katherine Johnson's remarkable story is one of determination and resilience in the face of adversity. From her early days as a gifted young mathematician to her groundbreaking work at NASA,...

The NASA Conspiracies: Uncovering the Truth Behind Space Agency Secrets. Established in 1958, NASA has been at the forefront of space exploration, with notable achievements including the Apollo...

Explore the wonders of the universe through breathtaking photographs from NASA's archives. This stunning collection showcases the beauty of our solar system, celestial bodies, and the cosmos from...

The story behind NASA's iconic space shuttles is one of remarkable craftsmanship and determination. Jean Wright, one of 18 skilled "Sew Sisters", played a crucial role in creating the thermal...

NASA's transformation into a more efficient and effective organisation was made possible by Lean Knowledge Management. This approach to knowledge management has been successfully implemented in...

Black Magic and Gremlins: Analog Flight Simulations at NASA's Flight Research CenterThis history of the Flight Research Center Simulation Laboratory describes the development of experimental...

The story of human spaceflight is one of the most captivating technological achievements of the 20th century. This book tells that story through a treasure trove of historical documents, tracing the...

The Vinyl Frontier: The Story of NASA's Interstellar Mixtape by Jonathan Scott explores the creation of a record that would travel to the stars on the Voyager probe. In 1977, a team was assembled to...

Discover the secret to perfect decision making and leadership that has driven NASA's Mission Control for over 50 years. Paul Sean Hill, who led NASA's Mission Operations support for manned space...

How NASA Builds Teams: Mission Critical Soft Skills for Scientists, Engineers, and Project TeamsThis book explains how to apply a proven teambuilding process to improve communication, performance,...

The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster: A History and Legacy of NASA's Most Notorious Tragedy On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger launched for its tenth mission, STS-51-L. This was to be...

The Pioneer Program: A History and Legacy of NASA's Unmanned Space Missions to the Outer Solar System by Charles River. The Space Race was a multifaceted competition between the Soviet Union and the...

The NASA Moon Missions Operations Manual 1969 - 1972 is a detailed account of the technical development and operation of NASA's advanced lunar flights during the Apollo era. This book focuses on the...

Lori Garver recounts her fight to transform NASA and launch a new space age. As she rose to second-in-command at the agency, she aimed to break free from the self-interested system of...

Before NASA's historic moon landing in 1969, America's space program was still in its formative stages. This fascinating story explores the scientific advances, personalities, and rivalries that...

Katherine Johnson's inspiring story is a testament to the power of determination and hard work. As a young girl, she showed an exceptional aptitude for math, quickly skipping ahead several grades and...

The Innovation in Flight Research of the NASA Langley Research Center on Revolutionary Advanced Concepts for Aeronautics. This publication is part of a series by the author, exploring the...

Apollo Expeditions to the Moon: A 50th Anniversary Retrospective This special edition commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the historic Moon landing, offering an insider's view of the space...

Unconventional Flying Objects: A Former NASA Scientist Explains How UFOs Really Work Paul R. Hill's remarkable story is one of secrecy and perseverance. In the early 1950s, he had a UFO sighting that...

The NASA Apollo Spacecraft Lunar Excursion Module News Reference is a comprehensive guide to one of history's most ambitious undertakings. First published in 1971, this reference manual provides...

The Lifting Body Story: A Revolutionary Approach to Flight. In 1960s America, a team of engineers at NASA embarked on an ambitious project to create a flying machine that defied conventional wisdom...

NASA Mercury - 1956 to 1963 (all models) provides in-depth coverage of the design, engineering, development and flight operations of NASA's Mercury spacecraft. This comprehensive guide covers the key...

The Gemini space flight program is often overlooked in favour of its more dramatic Apollo counterpart. However, this spacecraft played a crucial role in preparing NASA for its lunar missions...

NASA's Voyager Missions: Exploring the Outer Solar System and BeyondLaunched in 1977, these twin probes have been exploring the farthest reaches of our Solar System for over four decades. This...

Titan by Stephen Baxter A billion-mile journey to the edge of human possibility. When signs of organic life are discovered on Saturn's largest moon, Titan, a team of visionaries embarks on a perilous...

The world as we know it has ended. A catastrophic event has ravaged Venus, sending a deadly nano-virus, known as Moonseed, hurtling towards Earth. As the planet's ground begins to melt and the oceans...

George M. Low: A Visionary Leader in Space Exploration George M. Low was a pioneering engineer and leader who played a crucial role in shaping the US manned spaceflight program from the late 1950s to...

The Interstellar Age: The Story of the NASA Men and Women Who Flew the Forty-Year Voyager Mission In 1977, a groundbreaking mission was launched, sending two spacecraft on a journey that would take...

The James Webb Space Telescope: A Marvel of Ingenuity and Engineering. In 2023, NASA's largest orbiting astronomy observatory was launched into space, probing the first stars and galaxies,...

The secret space program of the American military has been shrouded in mystery for over 60 years. In "Hidden Agenda", Mike Bara delves into the story behind Project Horizon, a proposed lunar military...

The Smart Mission: A New Approach to Managing Projects and People. Project management is often seen as about control, processes, and tools. However, according to this book, it's human skills and...

Discover the incredible stories of four women who made history in space exploration.Learn about two of the first female astronauts to fly to space, and find out how a computer scientist played a...

The Saturn V: A Monumental Achievement in Rocketry Developed to send humans to the Moon, the Saturn V rocket is an iconic and powerful machine that pushed the boundaries of rocketry. This lavishly...

The Secret of Apollo Systems Management in American and European Space Programs by Stephen B. Johnson. This groundbreaking study explores how complex space programs are organized, focusing on the...

Space Race 2.0: The Private Sector's Role in Accelerating Space Exploration By Brad Bergan A comprehensive photographic history of private companies driving innovation and progress in space...

We're on the cusp of a new era in space exploration. Over half a century ago, humanity first sent objects into space, and nearly 50 years ago, astronauts walked on the moon. Since then, we've...

George M. Low was a visionary leader who played a crucial role in shaping the US human spaceflight program from its inception in 1958 until his retirement in 1976. As chief of manned spaceflight, he...

Discover how to transform your inner space with a deeper understanding of God's love and forgiveness. This thought-provoking book explores the connection between Jesus' journey to the cross and our...

The Last Supper on the Moon explores the profound connections between faith and space exploration. Levi Lusko invites you to consider the heavens and discover fundamental truths about God, who loves...

Nasal Physiology and Pathophysiology of Nasal Disorders by Özlem Önerci Celebi and T. Metin Önerci is a comprehensive guide to the complex functions of the nose. This fully revised second edition...

Dancing at Lughnasa is a profound and luminous masterpiece by one of Ireland's greatest playwrights. Set against the backdrop of a summer's day in 1936, this poignant play explores the complexities...

Dancing at Lughnasa A Play by Brian Friel is a poignant drama about five impoverished spinster sisters living in a remote part of County Donegal in 1936. Their lives are intertwined with the arrival...

Walking in Clouds: A Journey to Mount Kailash and Lake ManasarovarThis beautifully crafted memoir recounts two women's trek through Himalayan pine forests and unforgiving mountains in Nepal and...

Lughnasadh Rituals, Recipes & Lore for Lammas by Melanie Marquis Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas, marks the beginning of the harvest season, a time of gratitude for the fruit of our labor. This...

Brian Friel: A Guide to His Plays and Historical Context. This collection provides essential background information for students and scholars of Brian Friel's plays. It offers reliable guidance on...

Brian Friel: Plays 2 Dancing at Lughnasa, Fathers and Sons, Making History, Wonderful Tennessee and Molly Sweeney This collection of plays by Brian Friel is widely regarded as his masterpiece. Set...

George Catlin's groundbreaking work explores the connection between the health and longevity of Native Americans and their unique sleeping practices. The author's observations of the strong...

Shut Your Mouth and Save Your Life: The Dangers of Mouth Breathing and Why Nose Or Nasal Breathing is Preferred. In the 19th century, American painter and historian George Catlin observed a striking...

Project Mercury: A Detailed Look at NASA's 1960s Space Program In the late 1950s, the United States was lagging behind the Soviet Union in the space race. To catch up, NASA launched Project Mercury,...

Riding Rockets: The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut A candid and often raw memoir of life in the Space Shuttle era, Riding Rockets offers an unforgettable look into the life of an...

John Young's remarkable life in space and aviation is revealed in this candid memoir. With six space missions under his belt, he recounts his experiences as an astronaut, test pilot, and NASA...

A candid memoir by a former astronaut and physicist, offering an insider's view of life at NASA. Walter Cunningham presents a thought-provoking account of his experiences as part of the astronaut...

Skylab: A History of Manned Earth Orbital Operations was conceived in 1963 as part of NASA's efforts to plan for manned spaceflight beyond the Apollo program. At that time, the agency faced...

Gordon Cooper's remarkable journey as an astronaut spans from the dawn of NASA to the far reaches of space. In his memoir, Leap of Faith, he shares candid accounts of his time at Edwards Air Force...

Countdown to a Moon Launch: Preparing Apollo for Its Historic Journey provides an in-depth look at the carefully choreographed workflow for an Apollo mission. Using the Apollo 11 mission as an...

Photographing America's First Astronauts: Project Mercury Through the Lens of Bill Taub is the most comprehensive photographic account of Project Mercury ever published. Featuring over 600 previously...

The Final Flight of Shuttle Columbia: A Story of Failure and Redemption On 1 February 2003, the space shuttle Columbia disintegrated just 37 miles above Texas, resulting in the loss of seven brave...

Neil deGrasse Tyson's latest collection offers a thought-provoking and humorous take on NASA and the future of space travel. As the US space program faces uncertainty, Tyson shares his insights on...

Mars: 50 Years of ExplorationThis comprehensive volume celebrates five decades of Mars exploration, thanks to unparalleled access to NASA's archives. From the earliest telescopic viewings to the...

The Apollo program was a bold initiative to land men on the moon and return them safely to Earth. In May 1961, President Kennedy gave the green light for planning and development of the necessary...

The story of four African-American female mathematicians who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program is one of dedication and perseverance. In 1960s America, these women,...

Bruce McCandless II's incredible true story is one of perseverance and devotion. As a NASA astronaut for 24 years, he played a crucial role in the development of the space agency and its approach to...

Discover the wonders of the Moon in this engaging guide for young readers. The Moon features a wealth of information on its formation, geography, lunar phases, NASA's Apollo missions, and its impact...

The Secret History of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This revised edition includes stunning photographs that challenge NASA's official narrative about its origins and...

Jason Steffen's Hidden in the Heavens recounts the remarkable story of NASA's Kepler mission, which revolutionized our understanding of planets and their orbits. By searching for Earth-like planets...

The Gemini Program: A Key to Manned Space Prowess In 1961, NASA was poised to launch its manned space program with the Mercury spacecraft. However, it soon became clear that a new approach was needed...

The Red Planet's Story: A New Era of Discovery Dr. Larry Crumpler shares his insider account of NASA's most vital and exciting missions to Mars, featuring stunning full-colour photographs. This...

The Mercury Seven astronauts share their personal stories and experiences in this unique account of Project Mercury. First published in 1962, We Seven offers an insider's look at the pioneering space...

The Total Solar Eclipse of 1999 August 11 is a detailed guide to one of the most significant solar eclipses of the 20th century. Published by NASA, this publication provides predictions and data for...

Astronaut Fred Haise recounts his extraordinary journey, including the harrowing Apollo 13 mission, in this gripping memoir. When disaster struck three days into his lunar module pilot assignment,...

The Mercury 13: The True Story of Thirteen Women and the Dream of Space Flight by Martha Ackmann. In 1961, NASA launched its first man into space, but a group of women underwent secret testing in...

The Space Shuttle's early years are revealed in this photographic history. From 1965 to 1982, NASA's ambitious program took shape, with frequent access to Earth orbit promised for medical and...

George W. S. Abbey was known as "the Dark Lord," "the Godfather," and "UNO" - a mysterious figure with significant influence over human spaceflight. This biography reveals the story of how Abbey rose...

Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man's First Journey to the Moon by Robert Kurson. In December 1968, NASA made an almost unimaginable leap, sending three...

Dark Star: A New History of the Space Shuttle challenges conventional wisdom about NASA's most significant human space program. This book delves into the origins and development of the space shuttle,...

Katherine Johnson's remarkable life story is one of determination and perseverance. From her childhood in the Allegheny Mountains to her groundbreaking work at NASA, this memoir reveals the personal...

John Young's remarkable life has spanned over four decades with NASA, taking him to the pinnacle of human spaceflight. This autobiography offers an intimate look at his experiences, from his early...

Randall Munroe's latest book is a collection of humorous and thought-provoking answers to absurd hypothetical questions. The author, a former NASA roboticist and xkcd creator, uses his unique blend...

The Apollo program's success can be attributed to its innovative marketing and public relations campaign. In 1969, NASA's pioneering "brand journalism" strategy reached a wider audience than many...

The Mars Rover Curiosity: A Story of Persistence and Innovation Rob Manning, the chief engineer behind one of NASA's most complex space projects, shares his firsthand account of bringing the...

Neil Armstrong made history by becoming the first man to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969. This biography tells his inspirational story as an astronaut and provides additional information on...

The Omega Speedmaster "Moonwatch" is a watch that has been at the forefront of watchmaking history. Introduced in 1957, the Speedmaster was designed for sporting purposes, but its fate took a...