This New Ocean: A History of Project Mercury Contributor(s): Swenson, Loyd S., Jr. (Author), Grimwood, James M. (Author), Alexander, Charles C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1934941875 ISBN-13: 9781934941874 Publisher: Red and Black Publishers OUR PRICE: $18.04 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2010 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Physics - Astrophysics - History | Modern - 20th Century - Technology & Engineering | Aeronautics & Astronautics |
Dewey: 629.454 |
LCCN: 2010011558 |
Physical Information: 0.95" H x 6" W x 9" (1.38 lbs) 471 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
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Publisher Description: NASA's official history of Project Mercury, America's effort to get a man into space. Covers the development of the rocket boosters, the selection and training of the astronauts, the design of the Mercury spacecraft, the test launches, and all six manned Mercury flights, including Alan Shepard, the first American in space, and John Glenn, the first American in orbit. |