an illustrated history of NACA and NASA Bilstein, Roger E. creator text mdu Baltimore Johns Hopkins University Press 2003 monographic eng

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xv, 218 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm. Foundations for flight, 1915-1930 -- Aeronautics in peace and war, 1930-1945 -- Jets, sonic speed, and satellites, 1945-1958 -- On the fringes of space, 1958-1964 -- Dress rehearsals, 1964-1969 -- Aerospace dividends, 1969-1973 -- International ventures, 1973-1980 -- Aircraft and aerospace craft, 1980-1986 -- Post-Challenger years, 1986-1990s -- Toward century 21 -- Retrospect and prospect specialized Roger E. Bilstein Includes bibliographical references and index United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration History United States. National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics History Airplanes United States Flight testing History Astronautics United States History Outer space Exploration History 9780801871580 0801871581 UMP 120413 20251125093035.0 vtls000059415