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In From Runway to Orbit Kenneth Iliff gives a first-hand account of his experiences during his long and distinguished career in flight research. The book describes in detail Iliff’s role in the development of the Space Shuttle and its various missions as well as his 25 year involvement in Shuttle Orbiter experiments. Lliff describes his experiences with the lifting body programs as well as his involvement in the X-15 flights. Space exploaration scientists, space enthusiasts, and historians may be interested in these advancements in flight during the second half of tghe twentieth (20th) century.
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About the Author
Kenneth Iliff worked at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center for 40 years, retiring in 2002. Curtis Peebles works in the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center History Office.
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- PublisherGovernment Printing Office
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0160722594
- ISBN 13 9780160722592
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages402
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