| William H. Pickering: America's Deep Space Pioneer Contributor(s): Mudgway, Douglas J. (Author), Cunningham, John (Foreword by), Nasa History Division (Author) |
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ISBN: 1780396821 ISBN-13: 9781780396828 Publisher: www.Militarybookshop.Co.UK OUR PRICE: $23.70 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | History - Biography & Autobiography | Science & Technology - Technology & Engineering | Aeronautics & Astronautics |
| Dewey: 629.409 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.69" W x 9.61" (1.39 lbs) 270 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: NASA SP-4113. The NASA History Series. Provides a biography of Dr. William H. Pickering. The dust jacket states: "More than any other individual Bill Pickering was responsible for America's success in exploring the planets, an endeavor that demanded vision, courage, dedication, expertise, and the ability to inspire two generations of scientists and engineers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory," a quote from Thomas P. Everhart. |