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The Space Age Generation

Author : William Sheehan
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 0816551057
Total Pages : 511 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book The Space Age Generation written by William Sheehan and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1957 Sputnik launched toward the stars. President Kennedy then announced that the United States would send men to the Moon and then return them to Earth.These pivotal moments sparked an unequaled bound forward in human innovation and scientific exploration. At the heart of this momentous time were the men and women working behind the scenes. Scientists, historians, and astronomers share their memories and contributions from this unparalleled era in essays told in their own words. They are the remarkable generation who witnessed and contributed to some of space science’s most stunning achievements. Here they have recorded their memories—their childhood inspirations, their challenges, failures, and triumphs—for future generations. A unique and authoritative record of a momentous period in human history, The Space Age Generation highlights the golden age of space exploration and the people who made it happen. Contributors Leo Aerts Alexander Basilevsky Klaus Brasch Clark R. Chapman Dale P. Cruikshank William K. Hartmann William Leatherbarrow Baerbel Koesters Lucchitta Yvonne Pendleton Peter H. Schultz William Sheehan Paolo Tanga Charles A. Wood

Rise of the Space Age Millennials: The Space Aspirations of a Rising Generation

Author : Laura Forczyk
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781734462203
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (622 download)

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Download or read book Rise of the Space Age Millennials: The Space Aspirations of a Rising Generation written by Laura Forczyk and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-17 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The millennial generation is taking on the space sector and changing the world.Millennials are taking over. Where will millennials go in space? What scientific discoveries and new frontiers do millennials hope to unearth? What challenges, struggles, tools, and perspectives do millennials bring to the workplace? In short, what are they thinking? Written by space expert and millennial Laura Forczyk, Rise of the Space Age Millennials features voices of space students and professionals born in the 1980s and 1990s probing concepts such as: - The sources of inspiration for millennials in space- The millennial perspective on human space exploration- The work preferences of millennials- The ways technology has formed millennial mindsets- The space achievements millennials strive to accomplishIf you're a millennial, Rise of the Space Age Millennials offers you support, connection, and inspiration. Regardless of your generation, this book will leave you with a fresh perspective and renewed hope for the future of the space sector in the hands of the next generation.

Amazing Stories of the Space Age

Author : Rod Pyle
Publisher : Prometheus Books
ISBN 13 : 1633882217
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (338 download)

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Download or read book Amazing Stories of the Space Age written by Rod Pyle and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reveals the most unusual space missions ever devised inside and outside of NASA during a time when nothing was too odd to be taken seriously, and the race to the moon and the threat from the Soviet Union trumped all other considerations. --Publisher.

Memories of the Space Age

Author : J. G. Ballard
Publisher : Arkham House
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Memories of the Space Age written by J. G. Ballard and published by Arkham House. This book was released on 1988 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "Cape Canaveral" stories, eight stories originally published between 1962 and 1985.

Apollo in the Age of Aquarius

Author : Neil M. Maher
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674977823
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (749 download)

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Download or read book Apollo in the Age of Aquarius written by Neil M. Maher and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2017-03-27 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Eugene M. Emme Astronautical Literature Award A Bloomberg View Must-Read Book of the Year A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year “A substance-rich, original on every page exploration of how the space program interacted with the environmental movement, and also with the peace and ‘Whole Earth’ movements of the 1960s.” —Tyler Cowen, Marginal Revolution The summer of 1969 saw astronauts land on the moon for the first time and hippie hordes descend on Woodstock. This lively and original account of the space race makes the case that the conjunction of these two era-defining events was not entirely coincidental. With its lavishly funded mandate to put a man on the moon, the Apollo mission promised to reinvigorate a country that had lost its way. But a new breed of activists denounced it as a colossal waste of resources needed to solve pressing problems at home. Neil Maher reveals that there were actually unexpected synergies between the space program and the budding environmental, feminist and civil rights movements as photos from space galvanized environmentalists, women challenged the astronauts’ boys club and NASA’s engineers helped tackle inner city housing problems. Against a backdrop of Saturn V moonshots and Neil Armstrong’s giant leap for mankind, Apollo in the Age of Aquarius brings the cultural politics of the space race back down to planet Earth. “As a child in the 1960s, I was aware of both NASA’s achievements and social unrest, but unaware of the clashes between those two historical currents. Maher [captures] the maelstrom of the 1960s and 1970s as it collided with NASA’s program for human spaceflight.” —George Zamka, Colonel USMC (Ret.) and former NASA astronaut “NASA and Woodstock may now seem polarized, but this illuminating, original chronicle...traces multiple crosscurrents between them.” —Nature

Generation Space

Author : Anna Leahy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780996981613
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (816 download)

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Download or read book Generation Space written by Anna Leahy and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Heroes of the Space Age

Author : Rod Pyle
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1633885240
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (338 download)

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Download or read book Heroes of the Space Age written by Rod Pyle and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning science writer Rod Pyle profiles the remarkable pilots, scientists, and engineers whose work was instrumental in space missions to every corner of our solar system and beyond. Besides heralded names like Neil Armstrong, John Glenn, and Gene Kranz, the author highlights some of the "hidden figures" who played crucial roles in the success of NASA, Soviet, and international space exploration. For example, Joe Engle, was a daring test pilot who set multiple records in the dangerous X-15 rocket plane and later commanded the space shuttle three times. John Houbolt was an engineer who convinced NASA leadership that the most effective way to land on the moon was to use a seemingly risky technique called "Lunar Orbit Rendezvous," which worried NASA planners but was the only way to make the landing possible by 1969. Margaret Hamilton was an accomplished mathematician and one of the first female software engineers to design programs for spaceflight software that proved critical to the success of the moon landing. John Casani was a brash young engineer who took over the struggling Voyager program to reconnoiter the outer planets at a time when success was far from certain. And Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman to travel into space aboard Soviet spacecraft Vostok 6. Complemented by many rarely-seen photos and illustrations, these stories of the highly talented and dedicated people, many of whom worked tirelessly behind the scenes, will fascinate and inspire.

Esquivel!

Author : Susan Wood
Publisher : Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 1430131845
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Esquivel! written by Susan Wood and published by Lerner Publishing Group. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Juan Garcia Esquivel was born in Mexico and grew up to the sounds of mariachi bands. He loved music and became a musical explorer. Defying convention, he created music that made people laugh and planted images in their minds. Juan's space-age lounge music popular in the fifties and sixties has found a new generation of listeners.

Not Necessarily Rocket Science

Author : Kellie Gerardi
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1642504114
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (425 download)

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Download or read book Not Necessarily Rocket Science written by Kellie Gerardi and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Aspiring Astronaut’s Guide to Getting Lost in Outer Space “Kellie is probably one of the best ambassadors for spaceflight in the 21st century that the industry could have.” —Lucy Hawking, author of George's Secret Key to the Universe and host of Audible's Lucy in the Sky. #1 New Release in Science & Math, Essays & Commentary and Astronautics & Space Flight Follow aerospace science professional Kellie Gerardi’s non-traditional path in the space industry as she guides and encourages anyone who has ever dreamed about stars, the solar system, and the galaxies in space. Ever wondered what it’s like to work in outer space? In this candid science memoir and career guide, Gerardi offers an inside look into the industry beginning to eclipse Silicon Valley. Whether you have a space science degree or are looking to learn about stars, Not Necessarily Rocket Science proves there’s room for anyone who is passionate about exploration. What it’s like to be a woman in space. With a space background and a mission to democratize access to space, this female astronaut candidate offers a front row seat to the final frontier. From her adventures training for Mars to testing spacesuits in microgravity, this unique handbook provides inspiration and guidance for aspiring astronauts everywhere. Look inside for answers to questions like: • Will there be beer on Mars? • Why do I need to do one-handed pushups in microgravity? • How can I possibly lose a fortune in outer space? If you’re looking for women in science gifts, astronomy books for adults, or NASA stories—or enjoyed, the Galaxy Girls book, or Letters from an Astrophysicist by Neil deGrasse Tyson—then you’ll love Not Necessarily Rocket Science.

No Requiem for the Space Age

Author : Matthew D. Tribbe
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0199313520
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (993 download)

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Download or read book No Requiem for the Space Age written by Matthew D. Tribbe and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fluidly written first book uses Americans' reactions to the Apollo moon landings to examine cultural and social trends in the 1960s and 70s.

Microlaunchers

Author : Charles Pooley
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781491281116
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (811 download)

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Download or read book Microlaunchers written by Charles Pooley and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-12-30 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vision for a new space age based on small launch vehicles. An introduction to microlaunchers and microlaunchers technology with a general overview of rocket design and engineering but at a popular and student level. Written for those who have a basic understanding of high school algebra and physics.

Willy Ley

Author : Jared S. Buss
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780813068244
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (682 download)

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Download or read book Willy Ley written by Jared S. Buss and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-24 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Beautifully written. Reveals the vicissitudes of an extraordinarily interesting life."?Michael J. Neufeld, author of Von Braun: Dreamer of Space, Engineer of War "Willy Ley has been a mystery among spaceflight historians for many years. His role as science writer, advocate, and popularizer is known to many but understood by few. This book unpacks that story."?Roger D. Launius, associate director of collections and curatorial affairs, National Air and Space Museum "Ley lit the fire of interplanetary enthusiasm in the hearts of generations of young space cadets. Long overdue, this biography establishes the details and the ups and downs of his career."?Tom D. Crouch, author of Lighter Than Air: An Illustrated History of Balloons and Airships "Beyond recovering the fascinating and many contradictory aspects of Ley's extraordinary life, Buss has provided a valuable case study of the complex relationship between science popularization, mass media, and scientific advocacy in the twentieth century."?Asif A. Siddiqi, author of The Red Rockets' Glare: Spaceflight and the Soviet Imagination, 1857-1957 Willy Ley inspired young rocket scientists and would-be astronauts around the world to imagine a future of interplanetary travel long before space shuttles existed. This is the first biography of the science writer and rocketeer who predicted and boosted the rise of the Space Age. Born in Germany, Ley became involved in amateur rocketry until the field was taken over by the Nazis. He fled to America, where he forged a new life as a weapons expert and journalist during World War II and as a rocket researcher after the war. As America's foremost authority on rockets, missiles, and space travel, he authored books and scientific articles, while also regularly writing for science fiction pulp magazines and publishing what he termed romantic zoology?a blend of zoology, cryptozoology, history, and mythology. He even consulted for television's Tom Corbett, Space Cadet and the Disney program Man in Space, thrilling audiences with a romanticized view of what spaceflight would be like. Yet as astronauts took center stage and scientific intellectuals such as Wernher von Braun became influential during the space race, Ley lost his celebrity status. With an old-fashioned style of popular writing and eccentric perspectives influenced by romanticism and science fiction, he was ignored by younger historians. This book returns Willy Ley to his rightful place as the energizer of an era?a time when scientists and science popularizers mixed ranks and shared the spotlight so that our far-fetched, fantastic dreams could turn into the reality of tomorrow. Jared S. Buss is adjunct professor of history at Oklahoma City Community College.

The Political Economy of the Space Age

Author : Andrea Sommariva
Publisher : Vernon Press
ISBN 13 : 1622732642
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (227 download)

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Download or read book The Political Economy of the Space Age written by Andrea Sommariva and published by Vernon Press. This book was released on 2018-02-28 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides answers to the questions of why human-kind should go into space, and on the relative roles of governments and markets in the evolution of the space economy. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach to answer those questions. Science and technology define the boundaries of what is possible. The realization of the possible depends on economic, institutional, and political factors. The book thus draws from many different academic areas such as physical science, astronomy, astronautics, political science, economics, sociology, cultural studies, and history. In the literature, the space economy has been analyzed using different approaches from science and technology to the effects of public expenditures on economic growth and to medium term effects on productivity and growth. This book brings all these aspects together following the evolutionary theory of economic change. It studies processes that transform the economy through the interactions among diverse economic agents, governments, and the extra-systemic environment in which governments operate. Its historical part helps to better understand motivations and constraints - technical, political, and economical - that shaped the growth of the space economy. In the medium term, global issues - such as population changes, critical or limited natural resources, and environmental damages – and technological innovations are the main drivers for the evolution of the space economy beyond Earth orbit. In universities, this book can be used: as a reference by historians of astronautics; for researchers in the field of astronautics, international political economy, and legal issues related to the space economy. In think tanks and public institutions, both national and international, this book provides an input to the ongoing debate on the collaboration among space agencies and the role of private companies in the development of the space economy. Finally, this book will help the educated general public to orient himself in the forest of stimuli, news, and solicitations to which he is daily subjected by the media, television and radio, and to react in less passive ways to those stimuli.

Red Moon Rising

Author : Matthew Brzezinski
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780805081473
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (814 download)

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Download or read book Red Moon Rising written by Matthew Brzezinski and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-09-18 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the 50th anniversary of Sputnik, the artificial satellite launched by the Russians in 1957, Brzezinskis book vividly recounts the true story of the birth of the space age in dramatic detail, bringing it to life as never before.

Forging the Future of Space Science

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309215897
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Forging the Future of Space Science written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2010-03-08 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From September 2007 to June 2008 the Space Studies Board conducted an international public seminar series, with each monthly talk highlighting a different topic in space and Earth science. The principal lectures from the series are compiled in Forging the Future of Space Science. The topics of these events covered the full spectrum of space and Earth science research, from global climate change, to the cosmic origins of life, to the exploration of the Moon and Mars, to the scientific research required to support human spaceflight. The prevailing messages throughout the seminar series as demonstrated by the lectures in this book are how much we have accomplished over the past 50 years, how profound are our discoveries, how much contributions from the space program affect our daily lives, and yet how much remains to be done. The age of discovery in space and Earth science is just beginning. Opportunities abound that will forever alter our destiny.

Interstellar Travel and Multi-generation Space Ships

Author : Yoji Kondo
Publisher : Burlington, Ont. : Apogee Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Interstellar Travel and Multi-generation Space Ships written by Yoji Kondo and published by Burlington, Ont. : Apogee Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of papers presented at the American Association for the Advancement of Science symposium held in Boston Feb. 15, 2002, this content considers the formidable technical issues and the social and "human" issues that will impact or be impacted by mankind's excursions to other star systems.

Generation Z Goes to College

Author : Corey Seemiller
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119143454
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book Generation Z Goes to College written by Corey Seemiller and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Say Hello to Your Incoming Class—They're Not Millennials Anymore Generation Z is rapidly replacing Millennials on college campuses. Those born from 1995 through 2010 have different motivations, learning styles, characteristics, skill sets, and social concerns than previous generations. Unlike Millennials, Generation Z students grew up in a recession and are under no illusions about their prospects for employment after college. While skeptical about the cost and value of higher education, they are also entrepreneurial, innovative, and independent learners concerned with effecting social change. Understanding Generation Z's mindset and goals is paramount to supporting, developing, and educating them through higher education. Generation Z Goes to College showcases findings from an in-depth study of over 1,100 Generation Z college students from 15 vastly different U.S. higher education institutions as well as additional studies from youth, market, and education research related to this generation. Authors Corey Seemiller and Meghan Grace provide interpretations, implications, and recommendations for program, process, and curriculum changes that will maximize the educational impact on Generation Z students. Generation Z Goes to College is the first book on how this up-and-coming generation will change higher education.