PDF-(BOOK)-X-15: The NASA Mission Reports: Apogee Books Space Series 13

The X15 program which produced mountains of new information about hypersonic flight is thoroughly outlined in this volume. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Commercial Crew Program Deputy Ofce at Johnson assists in the budgeting, contracting, safety and technical areas. Developing Deep Space TechnologiesI On December 21, 1968 the National Aeronautics & Space Administration sent three men to orbit the moon.Commander Frank Borman, Command Module Pilot James Lovell and Lunar Module Pilot Willam Anders were to be the first living creatures to enter deep space. It was the boldest step yet taken in the quest to fulfill President John Kennedy’s goal of landing a man on the moon by the end of the decade.To accomplish the task the world’s biggest and most complex machine was built by a syndicate of America’s leading aerospace manufacturers. The Apollo-Saturn V was a goliath and the flight of Apollo 8 proved it was an incredible vehicle.Capable of throwing over 100,000 pounds to the moon it was at that time the most complex machine ever devised by the hand of man.Apollo 8: The NASA Mission Reports finally puts in one place six of the most important documents from this triumphant odyssey, The Press Kit, The Pre-mission Report & Objectives, The Supplemental Technical Report, The Post Flight Summary, the Post Flight Mission Operation Report and the Crew Debriefing.These six documents show the staggering proportions of the undertaking required to send men into lunar orbit. It is a testament to the ingenuity of the American people and the bold courage of three men.Includes: CD-ROM with Captain Lovell Interview, plus hundreds of pictures! Chronicles all of the details of the space shuttle Columbia\'s first five flights. The complete story of the Saturn V Rocket is presented in this detailed history of each stage of the construction and testing process. From the drawing boards of Boeing, North American Aviation, and the Douglas company, through shipping materials on massive Super Guppy air transports, prototype engine firings, and wind tunnel tests, and finally to the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center, every stage of the planning, production, and actual flight of the rocket is meticulously documented. The lives of the first 45 rocket stages built for the Saturn project are charted, including unprecedented information on the dates, times, and performance parameters for each stage, the facilities used in production, rare documentation of the stages that malfunctioned and the engines that exploded along the way. Details on the development of the F1 and J2 rocket engines and recently declassified photographs of the Saturn project are also included. Originally published in 1931, this is the first book ever written in the English language to address the notion of spaceflight as a serious possibility. From the first Bumper V-2 launch in 1950 to the Atlas V vehicles of today, more than 55 years of Cape Canaveral history is captured in this exhaustive collection of photographs celebrating the development and evolution of one of space exploration\'s most famous and significant facilities. Detailed maps and historical aerial photographs reveal the famous launch complexes and basic infrastructure of this storied base station, while missile and rocket tests are featured in never-before-seen images with descriptive captions. The bustling daily activity of thousands of employees at the Cape is captured on film, providing a behind-the-scenes look at rocket launches. Information on the current generation of space launch vehicles, trivia on various rockets and satellites that have flown out of Cape Canaveral, and amusing anecdotes are also included. Apollo 17, documented in these reports, was the first mission to make it possible for a qualified geologist to explore the moon. A tremendous fascination and curiosity with space travel will be instilled in readers of this memoir by a former NASA astronaut. In a vivid recount of several events on board the space shuttles Endeavor and Columbia, the astronaut reflects on his life in space, emphasizing the routine aspects of the experience that earthbound people can relate to and appreciate. While his reflections intend to unravel the essence of living in space, they are also the starting point of a parallel tale that describes the author\'s perseverance in overcoming life\'s obstacles and becoming one of the select few to venture beyond the limits of Earth. Take a tour of the universe with this breathtaking collection of photographs from the archives of NASA. Astonishing images of Earth from above, the phenomena of our solar system, and the celestial bodies of deep space will captivate readers and photography lovers with an interest in science, astronomy, and the great beyond. Each extraordinary photograph from the legendary space agency is paired with explanatory text that contextualizes its place in the cosmic ballet of planets, stars, dust, and matter—from Earth\'s limb to solar flares, the Jellyfish Nebula to Pandora\'s Cluster. Featuring a preface by Bill Nye, this engaging volume offers up-close views of our remarkable cosmos, and sparks wonder at the marvels of Earth and space. Guenter Wendt\'s autobiography is a ground shaking document of the glory days of manned spaceflight, told from the perspective of the launch pad. Originally published in 1931, this is the first book ever written in the English language to address the notion of spaceflight as a serious possibility. Originally published in 1931, this is the first book ever written in the English language to address the notion of spaceflight as a serious possibility. Guenter Wendt\'s autobiography is a ground shaking document of the glory days of manned spaceflight, told from the perspective of the launch pad. Originally published in 1931, this is the first book ever written in the English language to address the notion of spaceflight as a serious possibility.