Nasa: Space Flight Research and Pioneering Developments: Space Flight Research and Pioneering Developments

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• Hans-Jürgen Becker

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Pagine

200pagine

Tempo di lettura

7ore

• Tecnologia e Ingegneria
• Trasporti

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NASA's journey from its origins as NACA in 1915 highlights groundbreaking aerospaceresearch and pivotal projects. Key milestones include the X-1's first supersonic flight in 1947, the X-15's record speeds, and the lunar module's flight-testing for moon landings. The book explores the dynamic interplay between aviation and space research, encompassing the development of the Space Shuttle. It also profiles significant research sites and key figures in NASA's history, offering an in-depth look at the agency's contributions to aerospace innovation.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2011

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