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This critical study of NASA's space shuttle program provides an in-depth examination of the events, decisions, and policies that may have contributed to the horrific destruction of the shuttles Challenger and Columbia. It first traces the early development of NASA's shuttle program, specifically examining the problems associated with the designs of shuttles OV-099 (which was to become Challenger) and OV-102 (which was to become Columbia). The reader is then taken through a detailed look at the first successful flights made by Challenger and Columbia and the cancellation of top-secret Shuttle flight 51-C (which would have launched under nearly identical weather conditions as the ill-fated Challenger). An in-depth assessment of the shuttles' disastrous final launches follows, including detailed accounts of the post-flight search and rescue operations, the official investigations into each accident, and the impact of each disaster on the future of NASA's manned space program.

Precise remote control Rechargeable battery Easy setup and use Fly up, down, forward, and backward Perfect for ages 14 and up Smithsonian RC Space Shuttle Discovery

Elevate your casual style with this Alpha Industries crew-neck sweatshirt for men. Featuring a zip pocket on the left sleeve, regular fit, Alpha Industries logo embroidered on label, Nasa logo embroidered on patch, and a unique metal ring with logoed fabric key ring on the left sleeve. The back print adds a touch of personality. Made of 80% cotton and 20% polyester. Hand or machine washable. Get yours now!

Landing in an END. exclusive greyscale colourway, this Alpha Industries hoody is powered by NASA. Paying homage to the 100th space shuttle mission, it's decorated with a rocket-inspired graphic at the back, while a military-approved utility pocket signs off the look. 80% Cotton, 20% Polyester, Fleeceback Jersey, Drawstring Hood, Utility Pocket, Pouch Pocket, Appliqué Branding, Ribbed Trims. Alpha Industries Men's Space Shuttle Hoodie - END. Exclusive in Black, Size Small

Two true American icons, Alpha Industries and NASA, join forces to launch this collaborative collection. In the administration’s ‘Replica Blue’, the hoody commemorates the 100th space shuttle mission, displaying the official meatball insignia at the chest along with the American flag to complete the look. 80% Cotton, 20% Polyester, Fleeceback Jersey, Drawstring Hood, Utility Pocket, Kangaroo Pouch Pocket, Appliqué Branding, Ribbed Trims. Alpha Industries Men's Space Shuttle Hoodie in Replica Blue, Size Small

Two true American icons, Alpha Industries and NASA, join forces to launch this collaborative collection. In the administration’s ‘Replica Blue’, the hoody commemorates the 100th space shuttle mission, displaying the official meatball insignia at the chest along with the American flag to complete the look. 80% Cotton, 20% Polyester, Fleeceback Jersey, Drawstring Hood, Utility Pocket, Kangaroo Pouch Pocket, Appliqué Branding, Ribbed Trims. Alpha Industries Men's Space Shuttle Hoodie in Replica Blue, Size Medium

The seventy-five year history that chronicles the development of reusable lifting-reentry spacecraft. From the early works of Eugen Sanger in Germany, to the Cold War developments in the United States, and finally to the ultimate experience - Space Shuttle.

This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book explains how the achievements of the Space Shuttle, the world's first reusable manned spacecraft, were built on the foundation of countless technical challenges. Through thick and thin, the Space Shuttle remained the centerpiece of the American human spaceflight program for three decades. In addition to deploying satellites, planetary probes and, of course, the Hubble Space Telescope, it delivered astronauts to the Mir space station and assembled and sustained the International Space Station. Yet the path to these incredible achievements was never an easy one, with some obstacles resulting in the loss of life and other major consequences that plagued the fleet throughout its operational career.The book adopts a challenge-by-challenge approach, focusing on specific difficulties and how (if at all) they were fully overcome. Going beyond the technical issues, it relates the human stories of each incident and how changes were effected in order to make theshuttle an exceptionally safer - though still experimental - flying machine. 308 pp. Englisch

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Heppenheimer looks back at the shuttle's technical antecedents such as the X-15 rocket plane and rocket booster technologies, and illuminates the principal personalities involved in the space shuttle decision and their motivations. He traces NASA's evolving programme goals, the technical calculations, political maneuvering, and fiscal constraints, and explains the myriad designs that preceded the shuttle concept. In closing, he looks in detail at the circumstances leading to the politically charged development decision of 1972.

This critical study of NASA's space shuttle program provides an in-depth examination of the events, decisions, and policies that may have contributed to the horrific destruction of the shuttles Challenger and Columbia. It first traces the early development of NASA's shuttle program, specifically examining the problems associated with the designs of shuttles OV-099 (which was to become Challenger) and OV-102 (which was to become Columbia). The reader is then taken through a detailed look at the first successful flights made by Challenger and Columbia and the cancellation of top-secret Shuttle flight 51-C (which would have launched under nearly identical weather conditions as the ill-fated Challenger). An in-depth assessment of the shuttles' disastrous final launches follows, including detailed accounts of the post-flight search and rescue operations, the official investigations into each accident, and the impact of each disaster on the future of NASA's manned space program.

This impressive collection is arranged in thematic chapters ranging from launch pad through the launch sequence, to the missions themselves and the dramatic conclusion of the return flight. It pays tribute to the five extraordinary orbiters built by NASA: Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour, telling their story through extraordinary images from the greatest of NASA’s 135 shuttle missions. Beautifully post-processed photographs capture the drama and danger of the hazardous launch sequences and vividly depict the techniques and challenges of mission tasks including space walks, in-flight maintenance work, and docking with the International Space Station. The book also collates the details of every space shuttle mission flown, including launch dates and lists of crew, alongside a gallery of the 135 exquisitely designed mission patches.

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An unprecedented look at the Space Shuttle experience, as told by the astronauts themselves. The editors of Air & Space/Smithsonian magazine wrote all of the people who have flown on the Space Shuttle since 1981 with a simple request: Tell us your best stories. The astronauts' fascinating and candid responses reveal the drama of the Shuttle experience, from launch to landing, like no other book has to date. More than 300 stunning pictures selected from deep in the NASA archives, most have never been published. Personal anecdotes drawn from written submissions or original interviews with 77 Shuttle astronauts. Historical section highlights in words and pictures the greatest accomplishments of the Shuttle's first two decades. Complete with brief descriptions of all 103 flights from April 1981 to April 2001, Space Shuttle includes a foreword written by astronaut Jim Lovell, who was portrayed by Tom Hanks in the film Apollo 13.

Very Good copy. (see picture) 255 pages including index.All clean and tight.Text and many pictures and diagrams.Researched book.Very mild wear on the cover.

Text and illustrations featuring pop-up portions and pull tabs follow the flight of a space shuttle from lift-off to touchdown.

Welcome Aboard!You are about to embark on a spectacular adventure, blazing a trail for future space travel in the world's greatest flying machine.Prepare for lift-off using the step-by-step instructions for launch and ascent. Soar into the sky consulting the authentic gatefold reproduction of the Shuttle's instrument panel. Operate the remote manipulator arm, the space telescope, and the data relay satellite as you communicate with ground control. Chart your space flight using the authentic fold-out orbital map. Hurtle back through the Earth's atmosphere to land the aircraft gently like a glider.Congratulations! We hope your mission is rewarding and fascinating!Sincerely,Directorate for Crew TrainingWritten for the layperson by curators at the National Air and Space Museum, with colorful illustrations throughout, THE SPACE SHUTTLE OPERATOR'S MANUAL takes the reader through all the motions of an actual mission -- from preparation to takeoff to orbit to re-entry.

Welcome Aboard!You are about to embark on a spectacular adventure, blazing a trail for future space travel in the world's greatest flying machine.Prepare for lift-off using the step-by-step instructions for launch and ascent. Soar into the sky consulting the authentic gatefold reproduction of the Shuttle's instrument panel. Operate the remote manipulator arm, the space telescope, and the data relay satellite as you communicate with ground control. Chart your space flight using the authentic fold-out orbital map. Hurtle back through the Earth's atmosphere to land the aircraft gently like a glider.Congratulations! We hope your mission is rewarding and fascinating!Sincerely,Directorate for Crew TrainingWritten for the layperson by curators at the National Air and Space Museum, with colorful illustrations throughout, THE SPACE SHUTTLE OPERATOR'S MANUAL takes the reader through all the motions of an actual mission -- from preparation to takeoff to orbit to re-entry.

An introduction to the space shuttle, describing its equipment, parts, uses, and journey into space.