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Human spaceflight : Apollo 50 years on : proceedings of a forum / prepared by Steve Olson for the National Academy of Engineering.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Olson, Steve, 1956- author.
- National Academy of Engineering
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Apollo 11 (Spacecraft)--Congresses.
- Apollo 11 (Spacecraft).
- Project Apollo (U.S.).
- Manned space flight--Congresses.
- Manned space flight.
- Space flight to the Moon.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (42 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, D.C. : The National Academies Press, [2020]
- Summary:
- This book, 'Human Spaceflight: Apollo 50 Years On,' is a comprehensive account of the proceedings from a forum held by the National Academy of Engineering in 2019. The event celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission and explored the history and future of human spaceflight. The book features insights from notable figures such as Thomas Stafford and Charles Bolden Jr., who discuss their experiences and contributions to space exploration. The discussions highlight the milestones of space travel, the transition to commercial spaceflight, and the ongoing exploration of Mars. The forum also addresses the inspiration and challenges faced by engineers and astronauts. This publication aims to inform and inspire those interested in the engineering and scientific advancements in space exploration. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- 1 The Apollo Experience
- Apollo's Origins
- Learning to Rendezvous
- Flying to the Moon
- The Legacy of Apollo
- A Half-Century of Inspiration
- 2 The Space Shuttle and the International Space Station
- From Skylab to the Space Shuttle
- Experiential Knowledge
- The Power of Diversity
- Renewed Appreciation for Planet Earth
- 3 The Era of Commercial Spaceflight
- Diverse U.S. and International Contributors
- Reusable Spacecraft, Reduced Costs
- Beyond Earth Orbit
- Collaboration versus Competition
- Speed versus Safety
- Humans versus Robots
- 4 Inspiration and Challenges
- Sources of Inspiration
- Challenges to Overcome
- Lessons from a Lifetime
- Appendixes
- A Forum Agenda
- B Panelists' Biographies.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9780309672467
- 0309672465
- OCLC:
- 1144899249
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