Bringing the Future Within Reach: Celebrating 75 Years of the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center, 1941-2016

Bringing the Future Within Reach: Celebrating 75 Years of the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center, 1941-2016
Title:
Bringing the Future Within Reach: Celebrating 75 Years of the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center, 1941-2016
Agency Publisher: 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Format:
Paperback
USA Price: 
$64.00 Display Foreign Price
Stock:
Low stock
GPO Stock Number:
033-000-01377-9
ISBN:
9780160932106
Description

This history book documents John Glenn's many research specialties over those 75 years. Among them are early jet engines and rockets; flight safety and fuel efficiency tested in premier icing and wind tunnels; liquid hydrogen fuel which, despite skeptics like aerospace engineer Werner von Braun, helped the U.S. win the race to the moon; and electric propulsion, considered key to future space flight.

Audience

Space enthusiasts, aviation personnel, aerospace engineers, and inventors may be interested in this comprehensive and milestone volume.

Reviews

Featured on Government Book Talk blog seen here: https://govbooktalk.gpo.gov/2016/12/09/celebrate-the-life-of-a-global-space-pioneer-and-american-legend-john-glenn/

Product Details

Availability Details:
In Stock
USA Price:
$64.00
International Price:
$89.60
Publisher:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Glenn Research Center
Author:
  • Arrighi, Robert S.
Key Phrases:
  • NASA SP 2016 627
  • Celebrating 75 Years of the John H. Glenn Research Center
  • Glenn, John H.
  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration
  • John H. Glenn Research Center
Weight:
3.5
Quantity Price:
Discount
Cover:
Paper
Unit of Issue (US):
1
Unit of Issue (Non-US):
1
Record Creation Date:
02/04/2016
Last Status Update:
09/06/2024
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