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NACA to NASA to now : the frontiers of air and space in the American century

Roger D. Launius, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2022

NACA to NASA to Now: The Frontiers of Air and Space in the American Century tells the story of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) and its successor, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The NACA and NASA [...]

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NASA a history of near earth objects research

Erik M. Conway, Author ; Donald K. Yeomans, Author ; Meg Rosenburg, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2022

In 2016, NASA took on a new responsibility: Planetary Defense Coordination. That event reflected a growing interest in, and concern about, the threat of celestial impacts. In ancient times, the solar system’s small bodies— asteroids and comets—w[...]

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50 years of solar system exploration : historical perspectives

Linda Billings, Editor ; Solar System Exploration @ 50, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2021

"To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first successful planetary mission, Mariner 2 sent to Venus in 1962, the NASA History Program Office, the Division of Space History at the National Air and Space Museum, NASA's Science Mission Director[...]

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After LM : NASA lunar lander concepts beyond Apollo /

John F. Connolly, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2020

After LM – NASA Lunar Lander Concepts Beyond Apollo tells the story of physics, technology, and the desire to return humans to the lunar surface through technical descriptions, imagery and subsystem mass breakouts of more than 100 lunar lander c[...]

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ARTEMIS plan : NASA's lunar exploration program overview

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2020

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Not yet imagined : a study of Hubble Space Telescope operations

Christopher Gainor, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2020

Not Yet Imagined documents the history of HST from its launch through its first 30 years of operation in space. It focuses on the interactions among the general public, astronomers, engineers, government officials, and members of Congress during[...]

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International Space Station : benefits to humanity

Julie Robinson, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2019

This book summarizes the scientific, technological and educational accomplishments of research on the space station that have had and will continue to have an impact to life on Earth. All serve as examples of the space station’s potential as a g[...]

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ORIGINS space telecope : mission concept study report

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2019

The Origins Space Telescope (OST) will trace the history of our origins from the time dust and heavy elements permanently altered the cosmic landscape to present-day life. How did the universe evolve in response to its changing ingredients? Why [...]

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Three Sigma leadership : or, the way of the chief engineer : leadership skills for NASA's Corps of Chief Engineers

Steven R. Hirshorn, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2019

Three Sigma Leadership is a practical guide through the challenges of leadership. It provides an overview of 24 key leadership skills, each described fully and backed with relevant real-life experiences from the author’s career. NASA sets the b[...]

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Beyond Earth : a chronicle of deep space exploration, 1958-2016

Asif A. Siddiqi, Author ; United States. NASA History Program Office, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2018

This book is a chronicle of our attempts to send these robotic travelers beyond Earth orbit, to the Moon, to other planets and their moons, to the Sun, to comets, to minor planets, to dwarf planets, and ultimately beyond the solar system. This r[...]

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Considerations in assuring safety of increasingly autonomous systems [STUB]

Erin Alves, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 2018

Recent technological advances have accelerated the development and application of increasingly hide autonomous (IA) systems in civil and military aviation [34]. IA systems can provide automation of complex mission tasks-ranging across reduced[...]

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Examining the conceptual design process for future hybrid-electric rotorcraft

Reed A. Danis, Author ; Michael W. Green, Author ; Jeffrey L. Freeman, Author ; David W. Hall, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 2018

As part of a NASA Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase II contract, Empirical Systems Aerospace (ESAero) investigated the implementation of several hybrid-electric propulsion architectures onto three rotorcraft configurations. Unique [...]

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Origins of 21st-century space travel : a history of NASA's decadal planning team and the vision for space exploration, 1999-2004

Glen R. Asner, Author ; Stephen J. Garber, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2018

Less than one year after the Columbia Space Shuttle accident on 1 February 2003, President George W. Bush announced at NASA Headquarters that the Agency would embark on a new Vision for Space Exploration as it resumed Shuttle flights and worked [...]

Origins of 21st-century space travel : a history of NASA's decadal planning team and the vision for space exploration, 1999-2004

Glen R. Asner, Author ; Stephen J. Garber, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2018

Less than one year after the Columbia Space Shuttle accident on 1 February 2003, President George W. Bush announced at NASA Headquarters that the Agency would embark on a new Vision for Space Exploration as it resumed Shuttle flights and worked [...]

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Safety and mission assurance acronyms, abbreviations, and definitions

Alfredo E. Colon, Author ; Pedro M. Rivera, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2018

This NASA Technical Handbook compiles into a single volume safety, reliability, maintainability, and quality assurance and risk management terms defined and used in NASA safety and mission assurance directives and standards. The purpose of this [...]

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Engineering, life sciences, and health/medicine synergy in aerospace human systems integration: the Rosetta Stone project

Richard S. Williams, Editor ; Charles R. Doarn, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2017

In the realm of aerospace engineering and the physical sciences, we have developed laws of physics based on empirical and research evidence that reliably guide design, research, and development efforts. For instance, an engineer designs a system[...]

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NASA's management and development of spacesuits

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2017

"In this audit, we examined NASA’s efforts to maintain its existing spacesuits and its plans for and progress in developing its next-generation spacesuits. To complete this work, we interviewed Agency and other relevant officials; analyzed cost,[...]

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NASA's plans for human exploration beyond Low Earth Orbit

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2017

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Report of the Europa Lander science definition team

K.P. Hand, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2017

This report focuses on the science of a mission concept for landing on the surface of Europa. The first seven chapters of this report detail the science, and science considerations, of the mission concept. Chapters 8, 9, and 10 then go into deta[...]

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Understanding what it means for assurance cases to “work”

David J. Rhinehart, Author ; John C. Knight, Author ; Jonathan Rowanhill, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 2017

This report is the result of our year-long investigation into assurance case practices and effectiveness. Assurance cases are a method for working toward acceptable critical system performance. They represent a significant thread of applied ass[...]

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CYGNSS handbook Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System : Deriving surface wind speeds in tropical cyclones

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2016

The Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) handbook was compiled in 2015 to serve as a source of information about the mission and its data products for potential data users. The collaborative effort of many individuals has enabled [...]

NASA’s hydrogen outpost : the rocket systems area at Plum Brook Station

Robert S. Arrighi ; NASA Glenn Research Center | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2016

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NASA systems engineering handbook

National Aeronautics and Space Administration., Issuing body | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2016

The update of this handbook continues the methodology of the previous revision: a top-down compatibility with higher level Agency policy and a bottom-up infusion of guidance from the NASA practitioners in the field. This approach provides the op[...]

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The dawning of a new age of research... : Research results accomplishments: an analysis of results from 2000-2011

United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration., Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2015

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Emblems of exploration : logos of the NACA and NASA /

Joseph R. Chambers, Author ; Mark A. Chambers, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2015

This publication's first objective is to convey detailed information regarding the designers and design process for the emblems of NASA and its predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). The second objective is to brie[...]

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International Space Station : benefits to humanity

Julie Robinson, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2015

This book summarizes the scientific, technological and educational accomplishments of research on the space station that have had and will continue to have an impact to life on Earth. All serve as examples of the space station’s potential as a g[...]

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NASA astrobiology strategy

Lindsay Hays | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2015

This science strategy identifies questions to guide and inspire astrobiology research on each of these topics—in the lab, in the field, and in experiments flown on planetary science missions—over the next decade. The strategy also identifies maj[...]

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NASA cost estimating handbook

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2015

The purpose of this handbook is to serve as a guide for cost estimating at NASA. The intended audience covers the non-estimating professional and the new cost estimator, as well as experienced analysts. The intent of this revision is to reorgani[...]

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NASA's journey to Mars : pioneering next steps in space exploration

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2015

Detailed NASA outline plan for it's "Journey to Mars".

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NASA Space Flight Human-System Standard : Volume 2 Human factors, habitability, and environmental health

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STD | 2015

The scope of this Standard is restricted to human space flight missions and includes all crew activities in all phases of the life cycle (design, development, test, operations, maintenance), both inside and outside the spacecraft in space and on[...]

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Reference guide to the International Space Station : utilization edition

United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration., Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2015

In this edition, NASA provides an overview of the ISS, describe its research facilities and accommodations, and provide key information to conduct your experiments on this unique orbiting laboratory

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Small spacecraft technology state of the art

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA TP | 2015

This report provides a summary of the state of the art for each of the following small spacecraft technology domains: Complete Spacecraft, Power, Propulsion, Guidance Navigation and Control, Structures, Materials and Mechanisms, Thermal Control,[...]

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Societal impact of spaceflight

Steven J. Dick, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2015

This volume presents a series of in-depth studies on the mutual interaction of space exploration and society—part of a larger need to understand the relationships between science, technology, and society. After beginning with a study of public a[...]

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Societal impact of spaceflight

Steven J. Dick, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2015

This volume presents a series of in-depth studies on the mutual interaction of space exploration and society—part of a larger need to understand the relationships between science, technology, and society. After beginning with a study of public a[...]

Asteroid initiative : ideas synthesis workshop. Final report

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2014

The purpose of the workshop was to further examine and foster a broad discussion of the most promising ideas gathered via the Request For Information (RFI, and to identify and synthesize ideas that could help inform NASA's planning of the Astero[...]

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Human adaptation to spaceflight: the role of nutrition

Scott M. Smith, Author ; Sara R. Zwart, Author ; Martina Heer, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2014

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Loss of signal : aeromedical lessons learned from the STS-107 Columbia Space Shuttle mishap /

Philip C. Stepaniak, Editor ; United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration., Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2014

presents the aeromedical lessons learned from the Columbia accident that will enhance crew safety and survival on human space flight missions. These lessons were presented to limited audiences at three separate Aerospace Medical Association (AsM[...]

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NASA Human Integration Design Handbook (HIDH)

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2014

This report provides guidance for the crew health, habitability, environment, and human factors design of all NASA human space flight programs and projects. The two primary uses for the handbook are to (i) Help requirement writers prepare contra[...]

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NASA Space Flight Human System Standard : volume 1 Crew health

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STD | 2014

Volume 1, “Crew Health” covers the requirements needed to support astronaut health (e.g., medical care, nutrition, sleep, and exercise)

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NASA system safety handbook : Volume 2, System safety concepts, guidelines, and implementation examples

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2014

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Public-Private Partnerships for space capability development : driving economic growth and NASA's mission

The Tauri Group (United States), Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2014

This report is the result of a study into potential areas of public-private partnership for space capability development that could meet NASA's mission objectives, and generate significant economic returns to the American economy

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Biomedical results of the space shuttle program

Diana Risin, Compiler ; Philip C. Stepaniak, Compiler | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2013

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Crash course : lessons learned from accidents involving remotely piloted and autonomous aircraft

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2013

This book comprises a series of case studies focusing mostly on accidents and incidents involving experimental aircraft. The information provided should be of use to flight-test organizations, aircraft operators, educators, and students, among o[...]

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Enduring quests, daring visions : NASA astrophysics in the next three decades

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2013

In March 2013, the NASA Advisory Council/Science Committee assembled a group of astronomers who would determine the goals and aims of NASA for the next 30 years. The roadmap first notes three defining questions NASA should continue to pursue: A[...]

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The Global Exploration Roadmap

International Space Exploration Coordination Group., Issuing body | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2013

NASA and 11 other ISECG member agencies have released an update to the 2011 Global Exploration Roadmap. The updated document reflects ongoing dialog and continued preparation for exploration beyond low-Earth orbit – beginning with the Internatio[...]

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NASA's first A : aeronautics from 1958 to 2008 /

Robert G. Ferguson, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2013

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Dressing for altitude : U.S. aviation pressure suits-- Wiley Post to space shuttle

Dennis R. Jenkins, Author ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration., Issuing body | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2012

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NASA's journey to project management excellence

Edward J Hoffman, Author ; Matt Kohut, Author ; APPEL Academy of Program/Project & Engineering Leadership The Academy of Program/Project & Engineering Leadership (APPEL), Issuing body | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2012

Given that one-of-a-kind complex projects require innovation, learning is a precondition of success. Over a span of more than two decades, APPEL has developed a three-level approach for addressing the learning needs of NASA's project and enginee[...]

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Pursuit of Power : NASA's Propulsion Systems Laboratory, No. 1 & 2

Robert S. Arrighi, Author ; History Office National aeronautics and Space Administration, Issuing body | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2012

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Suddenly, tomorrow came : the NASA history of the Johnson Space Center /

Henry C. Dethloff, Author ; United States: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Issuing body | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2012

Voyages : Charting the course for sustainable human space exploration

John Olson, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2012

This report articulates NASA's multi-destination human space exploration strategy using a capability-driven approach. NASA is ensuring that the United States fosters a safe, robust, affordable, sustainable, and flexible space program that is ind[...]

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Coming home : reentry and recovery from space

Roger D. Launius, Author ; Dennis R. Jenkins, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2011

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The Global Exploration Roadmap

International Space Exploration Coordination Group., Issuing body | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2011

Building on the vision for coordinated human and robotic exploration of our solar system established in The global exploration strategy : the frame work for coordination, released in May 2007, space agencies participating in the International S[...]

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NASA risk management handbook

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2011

The purpose of this handbook is to provide guidance for implementing the Risk Management (RM) requirements of NASA Procedural Requirements (NPR) document NPR 8000.4A, Agency Risk Management Procedural Requirements [1], with a specific focus on p[...]

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NASA's analog missions : paving the way for space exploration

John Olson, Author ; Douglas Craig, Author ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Langley research center., Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2011

To help prepare for the real-life challenges of space exploration, NASA relies on Earth-based missions that emphasize multiple elements as similar, or analogous, to space. These are called analog missions. This report profiles six analog mission[...]

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NASA’s recommendations to space-faring entities : how to protect and preserve the historic and scientific value of U.S. government lunar artifacts

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2011

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NASA system safety handbook : Volume 1, System safety framework and concepts for implementation

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2011

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Probabilistic risk assessment procedures guide for NASA managers and practitioners

Michael Stamatelatos, Research team head | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2011

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The spoken word II : recollections of Dryden history, beyond the sky

NASA Dryden Flight Research Center. (United States) ; Curtis Peebles, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2011

Rockets and people

Boris Chertok, Editor ; Asif A. Siddiqi, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2011

In this last volume of his four-volume set of memoirs, the famous Russian spacecraft designer Boris Chertok, who worked under the legendary Sergey Korolev, continues his fascinating narrative on the history of the Soviet space program, this time[...]

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When biospheres collide : a history of NASA's planetary protection programs

Michael Meltzer, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2010

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The ISECG Reference Architecture for Human Lunar Exploration : summary report

ISECG International Architecture Working Group, Issuing body | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2010

This document can be used to inform preparatory planning and decision-making within participating agencies. It represents a concrete step towards realizing the vi-sion of the Global Exploration Strategy, which identified the Moon as one of the k[...]

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NASA at 50 : interviews with NASA senior leadership /

Rebecca Wright, Editor ; Sandra Johnson, Editor ; Steven J. Dick, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2010

This book captures reflections from top decision-makers as the space agency was comleting its first 50 years. Based on oral histories, the book offers insights from those responsible for moving NASA through a deep transition -- from the end of [...]

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The NASA fundamental space biology science plan

David L. Tomko, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2010

This Fundamental Space Biology Science Plan provides a roadmap for what Fundamental Space Biology activities should be conducted and when for the 2010-2020 decade of the 21st century.

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NASA's first 50 years : historical perspectives

Steven J. Dick, Editor ; United States., Editor ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration., Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2010

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On-orbit satellite servicing study: project report

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2010

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Reference guide to the International Space Station

Assembly complete, Editor ; United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration., Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2010

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Responding to the challenge of climate and environmental change : NASA's plan for a climate-centric architecture for earth observations and applications from space

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2010

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Cosmos & culture : cultural evolution in a cosmic context

Steven J. Dick, Editor ; Mark L. Lupisella, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2009

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Human exploration of Mars design reference architecture 5.0

Bret G. Drake, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2009

The Science Mission and Aeronautics Research Mission Directorates were in the process of defining future Mars robotic missions as well as fundamental research activities related to future human exploration missions. Recognizing the need for an u[...]

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Psychology of space exploration : contemporary research in historical perspective

Douglas A. Vakoch, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2009

This book explores some of the contributions of psychology to yesterday's great space race, today's orbiter and International Space Station missions, and tomorrow's journeys beyond Erath's orbit. It provides an analysis of the challenges facing [...]

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Revolutionary atmosphere : the story of the Altitude Wind Tunnel & Space Power Chambers

Robert S. Arrighi | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2009

Seeking a human spaceflight program worthy of a great nation

U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee (Kennedy Space center), Issuing body | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2009

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The sun, the earth, and near-earth space : a guide to the sun-earth system

John A. Eddy ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration. | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2009

Technology horizons: game-changing technologies for the lunar architecture

The Tauri Group (United States), Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2009

This report identifies advancing and emerging technologies across the economy that could have the most game-changing effects on a near-term human mission to the Moon and other human exploration destinations

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Rockets and people

Boris Chertok, Editor ; Asif A. Siddiqi, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2009

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Columbia crew survival investigation report

NASA ; United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2008

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Handbook for limiting orbital debris

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2008

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Leadership in space : selected speeches of NASA administrator Michael Griffin, May 2005-October 2008

Michael D. Griffin ; United States. ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration. | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2008

NASA cost estimating handbook

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2008

This handbook provides useful information on cost estimating for the entire NASA Cost Estimating Community. It is to be both informative for the new NASA cost estimator and a good reference document for the experienced NASA cost estimator

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"Read you loud and clear!" : the story of NASA'S spaceflight tracking and data network

Sunny Tsiao ; United States. ; History Office National aeronautics and Space Administration | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2008

Remembering the space age

Steven J. Dick | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2008

From the Publisher: Proceedings of October 2007 conference, sponsored by the NASA History Division and the National Air and Space Museum, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Sputnik 1 launch in October 1957 and the dawn of the space age.

Workshop report on deep Mars : : accessing the subsurface of Mars on near-term missions

Langhoff, Stephanie., Author ; Ames Research Center, Other | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2008

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The Global Exploration Strategy : the framework for coordination

Workshop on International Cooperation for Sustainable Space Exploration (2007; Sarteano (Siena), Italy), Issuing body | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2007

"Sustainable space exploration is a challenge that no one nation can do on its own. This is why fourteen space agencies have developed The Global Exploration Strategy: The Framework for Coordination, which presents a vision for robotic and human[...]

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NASA systems engineering handbook

National Aeronautics and Space Administration., Issuing body | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2007

"This handbook is intended to provide general guidance and information on systems engineering that will be useful to the NASA community. It provides a generic description of Systems Engineering (SE) as it should be applied throughout NASA.....

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Societal impact of spaceflight

Steven J. Dick, Editor ; Roger D. Launius, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2007

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X-15 : extending the frontiers of flight

Dennis R. Jenkins | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2007

1. A new science / 2. A hypersonic research airplane / 3. Conflict and innovation / 4. The million-horsepower engine / 5. High range and dry lakes / 6. Preparations / 7. The flight program / 8. The research program.

Reference guide to the International Space Station

Gary Kitmacher, Editor ; United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration., Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2006

Science in flux : NASA's nuclear program at Plum Brook Station, 1955-2005

Mark D. Bowles | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2006

Active and passive remote sensing of the oceans : 8-9 November, 2004, Honolulu,Hawai, USA

Robert Frouin, Editor ; Hiroshi Kawamura, Editor ; Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers, Editor ; Delu Pan, Editor ; United States. : National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Editor | Bellingham, Wash. : SPIE Press | Proceedings of SPIE | 2005

Realizing the dream of flight : biographical essays in honor of the centennial of flight, 1903-2003

Virginia P. Dawson ; Mark D. Bowles | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2005

Risk and exploration : earth, sea and the stars : NASA administrator's symposium, September 26-29, 2004, Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, California

Steven J. Dick, Editor ; Keith L. Cowing, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2005

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In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) : Capability Roadmap Progress Review

Gerald B. Sanders, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2005

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Rockets and people

Boris Chertok, Editor ; Asif A. Siddiqi, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2005

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Workshop on advanced system integration and control for life support (ASICLS) : final report. Held at Monterey Plaza Hotel, 26-28 August, 2003, Monterey, CA.

NASA, Exploration systems Mission Division ; Life Support & Habitation Program. | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2005

Advanced life support baseline values and assumptions document

Anthony Handford, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 2004

The Advanced Life Support (ALS) Baseline Values and Assumptions Document (BVAD) provides analysts and modelers as well as other ALS researchers with a common set of initial values and assumptions called a baseline.

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Ideas into hardware : a history of the rocket engine test facility at the NASA Glenn Research Center

Virginia P. Dawson ; NASA Glenn Research Center | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2004

Contents : Combustion instability and other Apollo Era challenges. Clever approaches to testing in the shuttle Era. Expanding RETF's capabilities...

Columbia accident investigation board report

Harold W Gehman ; United States. Columbia Accident Investigation Board | [S.l.] : Columbia accident investigation board report | 2003

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Concept to reality : contributions of the NASA Langley Research Center to U.S. civil aircraft of the 1990s

Joseph R. Chambers | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2003

To create space on earth : the space environment simulation laboratory and Project Apollo

Lori C. Walters ; NASA, Johnson Space Center | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 2003

The Neurolab Spacelab mission : neuroscience research in space : results from the STS-90, Neurolab Spacelab mission

Jay C. Buckey, Editor ; Jerry L. Homick, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2003

Deep space chronicle : a chronology of deep space and planetary probes, 1958-2000

Asif A. Siddiqi | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2001

Extraterrestrial caves : science, habitat, & resources (A NIAC phase I study)

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 2001

Shuttle - Mir : the United States and Russia share history's highest stage

Clay Morgan | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2001

Computers take flight : a history of NASA's pioneering digital fly-by-wire project

J. E. Tomayko, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2000

The story of digital fly-by-wire is a story of people, of successes, and of overcoming enormous obstacles and problems. The fundamental concept is relatively simple, but the realization of the concept in hardware and software safe enough for hum[...]

Pale blue dot 2 workshop : habitable and inhabited worlds beyond our own solar system

Lawrence I. Caroff ; David J. Des Marais | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 2000

Space elevators : an advanced Earth-space infrastructure for the new millennium

D. V. Jr. Smitherman, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 2000

The Spacelab accomplishments forum : proceedings of a forum held in Washington, D.C. March 10-11, 1999

J. Emond, Editor ; Spacelab Accomplishments Forum (1999 : Washington, D.C.), Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 2000

The difficult road to Mars : a brief history of Mars exploration in the Soviet Union

V.G. Perminov | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA NP | 1999

Dreams, hopes, realities : NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center: the first forty years

Lane E. Wallace ; History Office National aeronautics and Space Administration | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1999

Extended duration orbiter medical project : final report 1989-1995

United States. ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ; Space & Life Sciences, JSC. | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1999

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Workshop on research for space exploration : physical sciences and process technology

Bhim S. Singh | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 1998

Astronautics and aeronautics, 1986-1990 : a chronology

Ihor Y. Gawdiak ; Ramon J. Miro ; Sam Stueland | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1997

Beyond the ionosphere : fifty years of satellite communication

Andrew J. Butrica, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1997

Second International Microgravity Laboratory (IML-2) : final report

R.S. Snyder, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA RP | 1997

Shielding strategies for human space exploration

J. W. Wilson | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 1997

Tethers in space handbook

E.C. Lorenzini, Editor ; M.L. Cosmo, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 1997

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To see the unseen : a history of planetary radar astronomy

Andrew J. Butrica | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1996

Spacecraft environments interactions : solar activity and effects on spacecraft

W. W. Vaughan ; K. O. Niehuss ; M. B. Alexander | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA RP | 1996

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Spacecraft system failures and anomalies attributed to the natural space environment

K. L. Bedingfield, Editor ; R. D. Leach, Editor ; M. B. Alexander, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA RP | 1996

TSS-1R mission failure investigation board : final report

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 1996

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Electronic systems failures and anomalies attributed to electromagnetic interference

R. D. Leach, Editor ; M. B. Alexander, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA RP | 1995

Exploring the unknown : selected documents in the history of the U.S. civil space program. Vol. 1, organizing for exploration

John M. Logsdon, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1995

Issues in NASA program and project management

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1995

Man-systems integration standards : Volume 1. Standards

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STD | 1995

This document contains human-systems integration design considerations, design requirements, and example design solutions for development of manned space systems. This is a NASA-level standards document which is applicable to all manned space pr[...]

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Man-systems integration standards : Volume 2. Appendices

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STD | 1995

Volume 2 provides an extensive amount of background information for users of NASA-STD-3000.

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NASA strategic plan

United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 1995

The problem of space travel : the rocket motor

Hermann Noordung, Editor ; Ernst Stuhlinger, Editor ; United States., Editor ; J. D. Hunley, Editor ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Editor ; Jennifer Garland, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1995

Catalog of Apollo experiment operations

Thomas A. Sullivan ; United States. ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ; Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA RP | 1994

Catalog of lunar and Mars science payloads

Nancy Ann Budden, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA RP | 1994

Designing for human presence in space : an introduction to environmental control and life support systems

Paul O. Wieland, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA RP | 1994

Human exploration and utilization of space requires habitats to provide appropriate conditions for working and living. These conditions are provided by environmental control and life support systems (ECLSS) that ensure appropriate atmosphere com[...]

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Issues in NASA program and project management

Edward J Hoffman | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1994

The natural space environment : effects on spacecraft

M. B. Alexander, Editor ; O. W. Norton, Editor ; Bonnie F. James, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA RP | 1994

Pioneering Venus : a planet unveiled

Richard O. Fimmel ; Lawrence Colin ; Eric Burgess | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 1994

Spacecraft environments interactions : protecting against the effects of spacecraft charging

J. L. Herr ; M. B. McCollum | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA RP | 1994

STS-60 post flight press conference

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STI | 1994

Contains footage selected by the astronauts, and their comments. Launch, onboard crew activities, and landing are also covered.

STS-61 post flight press conference

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STI | 1994

STS-62 post flight press conference

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STI | 1994

Contains footage selected by the astronauts, launch, onboard activities and landing.

STS-65 Post flight presentation

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STI | 1994

Contains footage selected by the astronauts, and their comments. Contains also launch, onboard crew activities, and landing.

Bibliography of global change

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1993

First lunar outpost support study

Christopher Bartz ; John Cook ; United States. ; Jean-Luc Rustingizandekwe ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration. | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 1993

Issues in NASA program and project management

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1993

Issues in NASA program and project management

Edward J Hoffman, Editor ; Francis T. Hoban, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1993

Management of major system programs and projects : handbook

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 1993

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Potential markets for advanced satellite communications

Steven ... Adamson ; et al. | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 1993

Space acceleration measurement system

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STI | 1993

Gives instructions for preparing the Space Acceleration Measurement System (SAMS) for use. The SAMS measures, conditions and records forces of low gravity acceleration.

The second conference on lunar bases and space activities of the 21st century : papers from a conference, Houston, Texas, April 5-7, 1988

Wendell Mendell, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 1992

Space resources : scenarios

Michael B. Duke, Editor ; David S. McKay, Editor ; Mary Fae McKay, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1992

The second conference on lunar bases and space activities of the 21st Century

Wendell Mendell | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 1992

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Space resources : energy, power, and transport

Michael B. Duke, Editor ; David S. McKay, Editor ; Mary Fae McKay, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1992

Space resources : materials

Michael B. Duke, Editor ; David S. McKay, Editor ; Mary Fae McKay, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1992

Space resources : social concerns

Michael B. Duke, Editor ; David S. McKay, Editor ; Mary Fae McKay, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1992

Issues in NASA program and project management

Francis T. Hoban, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1992

A lunar optical-ultraviolet-infrared synthesis array (LOUISA) : proceedings of a workshop held at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, february 8-10, 1989

Nebojsa Duric, Editor ; Stewart W. Johnson, Editor ; Jack O. Burns, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 1992

NASA systems engineering handbook

Robert Shishko ; Robert Chamberlain | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1992

Orbital debris : technical issues and future directions : proceedings of a conference sponsored by AIAA, NASA and the Department of Defense [held at] Marriott Inner Harbour Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland, April 16-19 1990

Andrew Potter, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1992

Solar exposure on LDEF experiment trays

Roger J. Bourassa ; James R. Gillis | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 1992

Space resources : overview

Michael B. Duke, Editor ; David S. McKay, Editor ; Mary Fae McKay, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1992

Space resources : volumes 1-4

Michael B. Duke, Editor ; David S. McKay, Editor ; Mary Fae McKay, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1992

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Welcome to the Ohio Aerospace Institute

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STI | 1992

A consortium made up of 9 Ohio universities. Highlights the creation of a statewide television network to link researchers in industry and academics.

LDEF, 69 months in space : first post-retrieval symposium

Arlene S. Levine, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 1991

LDEF, 69 months in space : first post-retrieval symposium

Arlene S. Levine, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 1991

Issues in NASA program and project management

Francis T. Hoban, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1991

Analysis of lunar regolith thermal energy storage

Anthony J Colozza ; United States. ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration. | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 1991

First LDEF post-retrieval symposium abstracts, June 2-8, 1991

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 1991

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Fourth symposium on chemical evolution and the origin and evolution of life : proceedings of a symposium held at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California, July 24-27, 1990

Robert A. Jr. Wharton | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 1991

Microbiology on space station Freedom : report of a panel discussion held at the lunar and planetary institute Houston, Texas, November 6-8 1989

NASA, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 1991

NASA Engineers and the Age of Apollo

Sylvia Doughty Freis | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1991

One fantastic ride

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STI | 1991

An overview of work being done by the Space Propulsion Technology division at LeRC. The division conducts research on chemical, nuclear-thermal and solar propulsion systems and propellants.

Project MEDSAT : the design of a remote sensing platform for malaria research and control

Michigan University; Dept. of Aerospace Engineering, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 1991

Project MEDSAT was proposed with the specific goal of designing a satellite to remotely sense pertinent information useful in establishing strategies to control malaria.

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The second giant leap

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STI | 1991

Describes the purpose and the activities of the office of space commercialization at LeRC. The office promotes the benefits of microgravity research.

Space electronics video : research for today and tomorrow

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STI | 1991

Overview of work being done by the different branches of the Space Electronics division of LeRC. Highlights electron beam, solid state, high speed circuit design and high frequency communication research.

Space photovoltaic research and technology 1991 : proceedings of a conference held at NASA Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio, May 7-9, 1991

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 1991

Transport methods and interactions for space radiations

John W. Wilson | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA RP | 1991

Transport vehicles in support of space programs

V. K. Serdyuk ; Nikolai Tolyarenko ; N. N. Khlebnikova | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA technical translation | 1991

Vision-21, space travel for the next millennium : proceedings of a symposium held at the NASA Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio, April 3-4, 1990

Geoffrey A. Landis, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 1991

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Astronautics and aeronautics 1979-1984 : a chronology

Bette R. Janson ; Eleanor H. Ritchie | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1990

Biological life support technologies : commercial opportunities : proceedings of a workshop sponsored by the NASA Office of Commercial Programs and held at the Biosphere 2 Project Site near Tucson, Arizona, October 30-November 1, 1989

Gerald Soffen, Editor ; Mark Nelson, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 1990

Hubble Space Telescope

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STI | 1990

A joint project between NASA and ESA which will be used to study deep space as well as the solar system.

Issues in NASA program and project management

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1990

Keeping the dream alive : managing the space station program, 1982 to 1986

Thomas J. Lewin, Author ; V.K. Narayanan, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 1990

The management is described and analyzed of the formative years of the NASA Space Station Program (1982 to 1986), beginning with the successful initiative for program approval by Administrator James M. Beggs through to the decision to bring prog[...]

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LDEF update

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STI | 1990

Explores the research being done on the Long Duration Exposure Facility (retrieval of LDEF as well as sciences of ongoing research).

Report of the Advisory Committee on the future of the U.S. space program

United States. Advisory Committee on the Future of the U.S. Space Program. ; United States. ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration. | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 1990

Robotic lunar surface operations : engineering analysis for the design, emplacement, checkout and performance of robotic user surface systems

United States. ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration. | [S.l.] : Boeing Aerospace & Electronics | 1990

Space station Freedom toxic and reactive materials handling : proceeding of a workshop held at NASA George C. Marshall space flight center Huntsville, Alabama November 29-December 1, 1988

NASA, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 1990

STS-32 mission highlights resource tape

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STI | 1990

Important visual events including launch, Syncom 4 deployment, LDEF retrieval, onboard crew activities and landing.

Issues in NASA program and project management

Francis T. Hoban, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1989

Space transportation avionics technology symposium : proceedings of a symposium held in Williamsburg, Virginia, November 7-9, 1989

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 1989

Space station Freedom : man-system integration standards

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STD | 1989

Apollo 11 highlights

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STI | 1989

Historical footage of the preparation, takeoff, stage separation, the Eagle lunar lander, and the Moon walk. Astronauts Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin, and Neil Armstrong give their recollections of the mission.

Astronauts 2

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STI | 1989

The story of Alan Shepard's May 1961 suborbital flight is presented.

Astronauts part 5 : astronaut Collins

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STI | 1989

An interview with Michael Collins about his and NASA's accomplishments.

Atlas of TOMS ozone

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STI | 1989

Contains very graphic images of the seasonal accumulation and depletion of the world's ozone layer as depicted by the Total Ozone Mapping Satellite (TOMS).

Cohen program management briefing

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STI | 1989

Dr. Aaron Cohen, director of NASA Johnson Space Center, dicusses management issues as they have appeared in the manned space flight programs.

Comparison of satellite-derived dynamical quantities for the stratosphere of the Southern Hemisphere : proceedings of a workshop sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, D.C., and held in Williamsburg, Virginia

Alan O'Neill, Editor ; Thomas Miles, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 1989

Futurepath 3

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STI | 1989

Explains why properties of metals used in structural mechanics need to be tested.

Graphics technology in space applications (GTSA 1989) : proceedings of the first annual workshop / sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Adminis tration, Washgington, D.C., and hosted by the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Houston, Texas

Sandy Griffin, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 1989

Interstellar dust : contributed papers : proceedings of a symposium/sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Ames Research Center), the National Science Foundation, and the International Astronomical Union and held at Santa Clara

A. G. A. M. Tielens, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 1989

Neptune encounter highlights

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STI | 1989

Voyager encounter data are presented in computer animation (CA) and real (R) animation. The highlights include a view of 2 full rotations of Neptune. It shows spacecraft trajectory diving over Neptune and intercepting Triton's orbit, depicting r[...]

Where no man has gone before : a history of Apollo lunar exploration missions

William David Compton | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1989