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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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