Bilstein R E (11 results)
More imagesStages to Saturn: A Technological History of the Apollo/Saturn Launch Vehicles
Bilstein, Professor Roger E; Lucas, William R; Nasa History Office
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Soft cover. Condition: Good. BOX packed with padding! Pages: writing at top of inside cover, otherwise, not written on, clean, bright, odor free. Cover: heavy crease at front bottom corner and back top corner, rubbing to corner tips. See Photos! Ships from California. Ships same or next day (weekdays and Saturdays)! ABOUT: Summa…ry of Stages to Saturn by Roger E. Bilstein (NASA SP-4206) This book is a sweeping, meticulously detailed chronicle of the development of the Apollo/Saturn launch vehicles, tracing the technological, organizational, and human dimensions behind one of NASA's most ambitious engineering feats. Key Themes & Structure - Historical Context & Origins - Begins with a prologue on the Apollo 11 mission, setting the stage for the Saturn program's significance. - Explores the roots of American rocketry, including the influence of German engineers like Wernher von Braun. - Engineering & Innovation - Breaks down the evolution of Saturn's components: from the H-I and F-1 engines to the unconventional RL-10 and J-2 cryogenic engines. - Details the development of stages like the S-IVB, S-IC, and S-II, highlighting the challenges of scale, fuel, and thrust. - Systems & Management - Examines NASA's organizational structure, especially the role of the Marshall Space Flight Center. - Discusses logistics, contractor coordination, and the complex choreography of launch operations. - Legacy & Impact - Reflects on the Saturn program's influence on aerospace engineering and its enduring legacy in space exploration. - Includes appendices on flight history, funding, remaining hardware, and key personnel. Why It Stands Out Bilstein's work is not just a technical manualit's a narrative of ambition, collaboration, and ingenuity. It captures the interplay between cutting-edge science and the human drive to reach beyond Earth.
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Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:9780801871580.
Stages to Saturn: A Technological History of the Apollo/Saturn Launch Vehicles
Bilstein, Professor Roger E; Lucas, William R; Nasa History Office
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Stages to Saturn: A Technological History of the Apollo/Saturn Launch Vehicles
Bilstein, Professor Roger E; Lucas, William R; Nasa History Office
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Stages to Saturn: A Technological History of the Apollo/Saturn Launch Vehicles
Bilstein, Professor Roger E; Lucas, William R; Nasa History Office
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Stages to Saturn: A Technological History of the Apollo/Saturn Launch Vehicles
Bilstein, Professor Roger E; Lucas, William R; Nasa History Office
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Stages to Saturn: A Technological History of the Apollo/Saturn Launch Vehicles
Bilstein, Professor Roger E; Lucas, William R; Nasa History Office
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Published by John Hopkins Press, 1984
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Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnNASA SP 4206. NASA History Series. Study of the development of the Saturn launch vehicle for the Apollo Moon Missions. Recounts the exploits of the Saturn vehicle s operational life from orbital mission…s around Earth testing Apoll.
