Description |
xv, 301 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. |
Series |
New series in NASA history |
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New series in NASA history.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-289) and index. |
Contents |
From the jungle to Washington -- Early theories and questions about the Moon -- What do we do after Apollo? -- The United States Geological Survey joins our team -- Science payloads for Apollo: the struggle begins -- Developing the geological equipment, related experiments, and sampling protocols -- Apollo lunar surface experiments package and associated experiments -- Walk, fly, or drive? -- Astronaut training and mission simulation -- Studying the Moon from orbit -- On to the Moon: science becomes the focus -- "J" missions: we almost achieve our early dreams -- Legacy of Apollo. |
Subject |
Project Apollo (U.S.)
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Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package.
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Moon -- Exploration -- Instruments.
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ISBN |
0801865999 |
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