Wings In Orbit: Scientific And Engineering Legacies Of The Space Shuttle, 1971-2010 - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0160868475 ISBN 13: 9780160868474

Publisher: Government Printing Office, 2011

Synopsis

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Wings in Orbit is an authoritative documentation of the many accomplishments of the NASA Space Shuttle Program. Starting with a foreword written by astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen, this compelling book provides accurate, authentic and easily understood accounts from NASA’s best subject matter experts and external resources. The book captures the passion of those who devoted their energies to the Program’s success for more than three decades. It focuses on their science and engineering accomplishments, the rich history of the program and the shuttle as an icon in U.S. history. No other book on the market has accumulated as many experts and resources on this subject nor broken it down in such easy to understand language with compelling imagery. With the Shuttle Program coming to a close, consumers will be inclined to purchase this book as it provides comprehensive information on this historic program as it ends its 30 year run. The promotions for this book will definitely benefit from the publicity of this historic event.

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About this title

About the Author

This is NASAs definitive book about the Space Shuttle written by aerospace engineers ( yes.. the rocket scientists) and well respected researchers and subject matter experts. It captures the passion of those experts who have devoted their energies to creating and operating this unique winged spacecraft.

Review

 Reviews from Goodreads:

Steve posted four stars on this title in Goodreads and had this to say, "Edited and written by individuals involved in the Shuttle Program, "Wings in Orbit" is one book every space buff must have in their collection. Certainly there are other more technical books on the program. Wings, given the limitations, does a good job of giving an over view of what was accomplished in the 30 year program."

Edition details

• Publisher: Government Printing Office
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0160868475
• ISBN 13: 9780160868474
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 611
• Editor: Government Printing Office