space station next logical step (8 résultats)

Etat : Fair. Acceptable condition. (space, nasa) A reading only copy. Boards/spine/hinges may be broken, detached, or missing. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes/highlighting, be heavily stained, or detached. May be missing non-text pages (e.g. end pages, half title, title, frontispiece.).

No Binding. Etat : Near Fine. This is a color poster, measuring 18 x 24 inches, depicting a conceptual space station above the earth, with a Space Shuttle docked at the space station. There is no copyright date on the poster, but it obviously predates the actual International Space Station. A nice collectible.

Soft cover. Etat : Good. Illustrated covers exhibit moderate shelf wear and soiling. Light wear and chipping to corners, stapled spine and edges. Stapled spine is tight. Pub. date assumed. None given. EP-213. Illustrated with many color photos and drawings. Details the planning and proposed use of a manned and unmanned space station. All of our books are individually inspected and never ex-lib unless explicitly described as such.

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. Agape Love, Newport News, Va/stapled binding/pages clean and tight/no markings/BOX254.

Wraps. Etat : Very good. Presumed First Edition. 8 pages, plus covers. Oversized book, measuring 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches. Profusely illustrated in color. Includes summary of the Space Station Program Plan. Significant progress in the Space Station program has been made in the two and one-half years since President Reagan directed NASA to develop the Space Station. Functional performance requirements have been defined to guide the definition and design of Space Station capabilities. Andrew J. Stofan was the Director of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Lewis Research Center in Ohio. Mr. Stofan was responsible for all activities associated with the design and development of the launch vehicle. He directed the launch of the Titan/Centaur Proof Flight (T/C-1) in February 1974. Mr. Stofan assumed the role of Director, Launch Vehicles, in 1974, and he directed the launch of ten Atlas/Centaurs and six Titan/Centaurs. The success of the Titan/Centaur, was due to the combined efforts of a NASA/Air Force/Aerospace team coordinated by Mr. Stofan. On January 15, 1978, Mr. Stofan was appointed Deputy Associate Administrator for the NASA Headquarters Office of Space Science. In this position, he served as the general manager of the Office of Space Science and was responsible for the evaluation and direction of all space science programs. He was appointed Acting Associate Administrator for Space Science on October 14, 1980. In 1982, Mr. Stefan was awarded the Presidential Rank of Meritorious Executive. In 1985, Mr. Stefan received the Presidential Rank Award To Distinguished Executives. During his Jan. 25, 1984, State of the Union address to Congress, President Ronald W. Reagan directed NASA to develop a "permanently manned space station and to do it within a decade." His comments reflected his view of American pre-eminence in space but explicitly stated that the United States would invite other nations to join in the project and spelled out the benefits to be derived from such an orbiting platform: Our progress in spaceâ"taking giant steps for all mankindâ"is a tribute to American teamwork and excellence. Our finest minds in government, industry, and academia have all pulled together. And we can be proud to say: We are first; we are the best; and we are so because we're free. America has always been greatest when we dared to be great. We can reach for greatness again. We can follow our dreams to distant stars, living and working in space for peaceful, economic, and scientific gain. . A space station will permit quantum leaps in our research in science, communications, in metals, and in lifesaving medicines which could be manufactured only in space. We want our friends to help us meet these challenges and share in their benefits. NASA will invite other countries to participate so we can strengthen peace, build prosperity, and expand freedom for all who share our goals. In the optimism following President Reagan's announcement, NASA laid out an ambitious plan for a Space Station composed of three separate orbital platforms to conduct microgravity research, Earth and celestial observations, and to serve as a transportation and servicing node for space vehicles and satellites and as a staging base for deep-space exploration. NASA signed agreements with the European Space Agency (ESA) and Japan's National Space Development Agency (NASDA) to provide their own research modules. In April 1985, NASA established a Space Station Program Office at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Assessments of the original "Dual Keel" design determined that it was overly complex to build and cost estimates for the ambitious space station continued to rise. Over the next several years, engineers and managers redesigned the facility and simplified it to a single-truss configuration with the pressurized modules clustered near the core and the solar arrays for power generation at the ends of the truss. In July 1988, President Reagan announced that the orbital facility would be called Space Station Freedom, and two months later the Unites States, Japan, Canada and nine ESA member states signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for its construction and utilization. The redesigned facility would focus on microgravity research. On Jan. 29, 1998, representatives from the United States, Russia, Japan, Canada and participating ESA countries (Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and The United Kingdom) met at the US State Department in Washington, DC, and signed an updated IGA on Space Station Cooperation. The modifications to the 1988 agreement were made necessary largely by the decision to include Russia in the partnership. The new IGA established the overall cooperative framework for the design, development, operation and utilization of ISS and addressed several legal topics, including civil and criminal jurisdiction, intellectual property and the operational responsibilities of the participating partners.

Wraps. Etat : Very good. Presumed First Edition, First printing. 8 pages, plus covers. Illustrations (most with color). Mr. Stofan assumed the role of Director, Launch Vehicles, in 1974, and from then until 1978 he directed the launch of ten Atlas/Centaurs (Intel sat, COMSTAR, and HEAO spacecraft) and six Titan/Centaurs (Viking, Helios, and Voyager spacecraft). The success of the Titan/Centaur, a major new launch vehicle, was due to the combined efforts of a NASA/Air Force/Aerospace team coordinated by Mr. Stofan. On January 15, 1978, Mr. Stofan was appointed Deputy Associate Administrator for the NASA Headquarters Office of Space Science in Washington, D.C. In this position, he served as the general manager of the Office of Space Science and was responsible for the evaluation and direction of all space science programs. He was appointed Acting Associate Administrator for Space Science on October 14, 1980. On December 3, 1981, the Office of Space Science combined with the Office of Space and Terrestrial Applications to become the Office of Space Science and Applications. Mr. Stofan continued as acting Associate Administrator for the new organization and was responsible for the planning, direction, execution, and evaluation of that part of the overall NASA program concerned with the study of the Universe. This included the exploration of the planets, the study of the Sun and the Sun-Earth environment , the study of living systems in space, the study of the Earth as a planet, and the utilization of the vantage point of space to aid in solving major national problems and to contribute to economic development. Space Station Freedom was a NASA project to construct a permanently crewed Earth-orbiting space station in the 1980s. Although approved by then-president Ronald Reagan and announced in the 1984 State of the Union address, Freedom was never constructed or completed as originally designed, and after several cutbacks, the project evolved into the International Space Station program. Space Station Freedom was a joint project between four participating space agencies: NASA (United States), NASDA (Japan), ESA (Europe), and CSA (Canada). As the Apollo program began to wind down in the late 1960s, there were numerous proposals for what should follow it. Of the many proposals, large and small, three major themes emerged. Foremost among them was a crewed mission to Mars, using systems not unlike the ones used for Apollo. A permanent space station was also a major goal, both to help construct the large spacecraft needed for a Mars mission as well as to learn about long-term operations in space. Finally, a space logistics vehicle was intended to cheaply launch crews and cargo to that station. In the early 1970s, Spiro Agnew took these general plans to President Nixon, who was battling with a major federal budget deficit. When he presented the three concepts, Nixon told him to select one. After much debate, NASA selected the space logistics vehicle, which by this time was already known as the Space Shuttle. They argued that the Shuttle would so lower costs of launching cargo that it would make the construction of the station less expensive. From this point forward these plans were never seriously changed, in spite of dramatic changes to the funding environment and the complete redesign of the Shuttle concept. In the early 1980s, with the Space Shuttle completed, NASA proposed the creation of a large, permanently crewed space station, which then-NASA Administrator James M. Beggs called "the next logical step" in space. In some ways it was meant to be the U.S. answer to the Soviet Mir. NASA plans called for the station, which was later dubbed Space Station Freedom, to function as an orbiting repair shop for satellites, an assembly point for spacecraft, an observation post for astronomers, a microgravity laboratory for scientists, and a microgravity factory for companies. Reagan announced plans to build Space Station Freedom in 1984, stating: "We can follow our dreams to distant stars, living and working in space for peaceful economic and scientific gain." In 1993, the Clinton administration announced the transformation of Space Station Freedom into the International Space Station (ISS). NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin supervised the addition of Russia to the project. To accommodate reduced budgets, the station design was scaled back from 508 to 353 square feet (47 to 33 m ), the crew capacity of the NASA-provided part was reduced from 7 to 3 (while the complete station is crewed by 6 but may be increased to 7), and the station's functions were reduced. Its first component was launched into orbit in 1998, with the first long-term residents arriving in November 2000.

Couverture souple. Etat : Bon. Format: 21/28.

Leather Bound. Etat : New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1984. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 56, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 56.