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Men of Space, V4: Profiles of the Leaders in Space Research, Development, and Exploration
Biographies of some of the pioneers in space research and development as man looks toward putting space to the use and benefit of everyone.
316 pages, Paperback
Published May 4, 2013
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December 17, 2021
Space may be history's greatest challenge, but there are men who have dedicated their careers to the work involved in reaching for the stars.
Jack Armstrong, instrumental in the development of nuclear propulsion for space.
Robert R. Gilruth, director of the manned space programs of Project Mercury, Project Gemini, and Project Apollo.
Astronomer Samuel Herrick, a leader in celestial mechanics.
Research Director John R. Pierce, who spearheaded Project Echo, the forerunner of communications satellites.
Malcolm D. Ross, whose record-setting Strato-Lab balloon ascents took the Navy into space.
William Shockley, one of the Nobel Prize recipients for the development of the transistor, a vital component in space projects.
Harrison A. Storms, designer of the X-15 rocket airplane, responsible for the Apollo spacecraft and the Saturn S-II booster.
Hubertus Strughold, the father of space medicine.
A portfolio of photographs is included.
The profile of each of these space program pioneers focuses on their specific achievements relative to the space effort. These personal stories reveal their inspiration and dedication to the development of space programs.
Highly recommended.
Jack Armstrong, instrumental in the development of nuclear propulsion for space.
Robert R. Gilruth, director of the manned space programs of Project Mercury, Project Gemini, and Project Apollo.
Astronomer Samuel Herrick, a leader in celestial mechanics.
Research Director John R. Pierce, who spearheaded Project Echo, the forerunner of communications satellites.
Malcolm D. Ross, whose record-setting Strato-Lab balloon ascents took the Navy into space.
William Shockley, one of the Nobel Prize recipients for the development of the transistor, a vital component in space projects.
Harrison A. Storms, designer of the X-15 rocket airplane, responsible for the Apollo spacecraft and the Saturn S-II booster.
Hubertus Strughold, the father of space medicine.
A portfolio of photographs is included.
The profile of each of these space program pioneers focuses on their specific achievements relative to the space effort. These personal stories reveal their inspiration and dedication to the development of space programs.
Highly recommended.
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