Rockets, Missiles, and Spacecraft of the National Air and Space Museum,…

"Rockets, Missiles, and Spacecraft of the National Air and Space Museum" by Lynne C. Murphy is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The book explores the magnificent developments in rocket technology and space exploration, detailing significant artifacts preserved in the National Air and Space Museum. It serves as both an introduction to the museum's exhibits and a comprehensive narrative on the evolution of aeronautics and astronautics in the United States. The opening of the publication introduces readers to the National Air and Space Museum and its mission to preserve and showcase pivotal artifacts from the evolution of flight and space exploration. The introduction discusses the establishment of a dedicated Astronautics Department alongside Aeronautics, highlighting the importance of items like Robert H. Goddard's early liquid-propellant rocket and the first man-made satellite, "Sputnik 1". It sets the stage for an exploration of key milestones in the history of rocketry and space endeavors, promising an enlightening journey through the technological advancements that shaped modern space travel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Murphy, Lynne C.
Author of introduction, etc. Collins, Michael, 1930-2021
LoC No. 76006961
Title Rockets, Missiles, and Spacecraft of the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution
Credits Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
Subject National Air and Space Museum
Subject Astronautics -- United States -- Exhibitions
Category Text
eBook-No. 57421
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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