Spaceflight Revolution: NASA Langley Research Center From Sputnik to Apollo (Inscribed by James Hansen to NASA Administrator James Beggs)

Hansen, James R.

Published by NASA (NASA History Series), 1995

First Edition Inscribed by author James R. Hansen to Reagan-era NASA Administrator James Beggs of this detailed history of the NASA Langley Research Center. The advanced aeronautics research center at Langley was founded during World War I and was a central asset of NASA at its founding in 1958. This history focuses primarily on the center's work in the NASA era, Inscribed by James R. Hansen to 1980s NASA Administrator James Beggs on the half title page: "For Jim Beggs -- I've done my best to capture the fascinations of Langley's history from Sputnik to Apolo. I hope you enjoy it! And many thanks for your support of the NASA history program. All Best Wishes, James R. Hansen July 1995." 542 pages, illustrated. Hardcover with illustrated boards. Has a heavy bump on the top edge of the front cover and a bit of edge wear. Minimal sign of actual use. Photos cheerfully provided upon request. Seller Inventory # 013129

Bibliographic Details

Title: Spaceflight Revolution: NASA Langley ...
Publisher: NASA (NASA History Series)
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition