Journey to the Moon (Library of Flight)

Hall, Eldon C; E Hall

ISBN 10: 156347185X / ISBN 13: 9781563471858

Published by AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics), 1996

About this Item

Book shows general signs of use and handling. May have light wear on the cover or edges and minimal writing or highlighting. Binding remains tight, and pages are clean and readable.

Seller Inventory # CTXV.156347185X.G

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Journey to the Moon (Library of Flight)
• Publisher: AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics)
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 156347185X
• ISBN 13: 9781563471858
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

The first of its kind, Journey to the Moon details the history and design of the computer that enabled U.S. astronauts to land on the moon. The book recalls the history of computer technology, both hardware and software, and the applications of digital computing to missile guidance systems and manned spacecraft. The book also offers graphics and photos drawn from the Draper Laboratories' archives that illustrate the technology and related events during the Apollo project. Written for experts as well as lay persons, Journey to the Moon is the first book of its kind and a must for anyone interested in the history of science and the relevance of computer technology to space exploration.