From Engineering Science to Big Science: The NACA and NASA Collier Trophy Research Project WinnersPamela Etter Mack National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Office of Policy and Plans, NASA History Office, 1998 - 427 Seiten NOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRINT PRODUCT--OVERSTOCK SALE -- Significantly reduced list price while supplies last This volume is a collection of 16 essays on the NACA and NASA aerospace research projects that received the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy. From NACA achievements such as the Whitcomb Area Rule and the NACA Engine Cowling to NASA landmarks such as the first Space Shuttle flight and the Hubble Space Telescope's first servicing mission, this book covers a variety of important NACA/NASA achievements. We recommend it highly for all students interested in aerospace history. Related products: Hubble 2008: Science Year in Review Book & companion poster can be purchased here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/033-000-01330-2 Celebrating 30 Years of the Space Shuttle Pogram -- Hardcover format can be purchased here:https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/033-000-01355-8 --ePub format can be purchased from the Apple iBookstore and Google Play eBookstore-- Please use ePub ISBN: 9780160915598 to search for this product within their platform(s). Other products produced by US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/550 |
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Engineering Science and the Development of the NACA | 1 |
Lew Rodert Epistemological Liaison and Thermal | 29 |
Research in Supersonic Flight and the Breaking | 59 |
Urheberrecht | |
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