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U.S. Space-launch Vehicle Technology: Viking to Space Shuttle [Pehme köide]

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  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 233x160x25 mm, kaal: 805 g, illustrations
  • Ilmumisaeg: 11-May-2008
  • Kirjastus: University Press of Florida
  • ISBN-10: 0813031788
  • ISBN-13: 9780813031781
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  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 233x160x25 mm, kaal: 805 g, illustrations
  • Ilmumisaeg: 11-May-2008
  • Kirjastus: University Press of Florida
  • ISBN-10: 0813031788
  • ISBN-13: 9780813031781
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Märksõnad:
Hunley, former Chief Historian of NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, has written an engaging and thorough history spanning the development of the science of rockets (in Volume One) to their role as launch vehicles for spacecraft and satellites (Volume Two). In this volume the history of launch vehicles from the Viking rocket in 1945 through the Space Shuttle is described. Drawing on exhaustive research of archives, unpublished technical and personal accounts, oral interviews, and both historic and current primary and secondary sources, Hunley recreates the story of the scientists, science, and tests involved as each detail of the technology was perfected. In the process of discussing the development of the technology, Hunley does not neglect the human tale, tracing the stories of the scientists, the circumstances of funding, and the various roles played by government, military, and industrial entities. The result is a substantial and fascinating history that will appeal to a wide readership. A glossary of terms and acronyms is provided. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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"Hunley makes the connection between military and civil space vehicles by informing readers that NASA's launchers were originally long-range military ballistic missiles." - Jacob Neufeld, editor in chief, Air Power History "These two volumes tell the compelling story of the events, people, and technology that evolved from the missile programs to the U.S. space boosters that impact every aspect of our daily lives. They also delineate the successful management techniques that produced some of the most expensive and complex systems ever developed." - Robert L. Geisler, Air Force Propulsion Laboratory (retired)"

Preface and Acknowledgments ix
Introduction 1
1. Viking and Vanguard, 1945-1959 10
2. The Thor-Delta Family of Space-Launch Vehicles, 1958-1990 40
3. The Atlas Space-Launch Vehicle and Its Upper Stages, 1958-1990 83
4. The Scout Family of Space-Launch Vehicles, 1956-1990 127
5. Saturn I through Saturn V, 1958-1975 158
6. Titan Space-Launch Vehicles, 1961-1990 220
7. The Space Shuttle, 1972-1991 265
8. The Art of Rocket Engineering 314
Appendix. Notable Technological Achievements 325
Notes 337
Glossary of Terms, Acronyms, and Abbreviations 393
Sources 403
Index 429
J.D. HUNLEY's career as a historian has focused on the history of aerospace technology. He was named a Ramsey Fellow at the National Air and Space Museum for 2001-2002 after serving in history programs for both NASA and the U.S. Air Force. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia. Now semiretired, he continues to write about the history of America's space program.