The Apollo space program was the largest technical undertaking of the twentieth century. In three short years, from 1969-1972, nine missions headed to the moon, and six of them landed men on its surfa
The Apollo space program was the largest technological undertaking of all time, and let to the greatest adventure of the 20th century. Born of the cold war, it was moved forward by the passion of 100,
This beautifully illustrated pop science book which answers the enduring questions raised by science fiction, such as "Do hoverboards really exist?", "How can you bring a dinosaur back to life?" and "
A NASA insider tells the exciting story of robotic space missions to explore the solar system.Exploring the planets has been a goal of America's space program since the dawn of the space race. This in
The story of the people who designed, built, launched, landed, and are now operating the Mars rover CuriosityAward-winning science writer Rod Pyle provides a behind-the-scenes look into the recent spa
A NASA insider tells the exciting story of the people, some well-known but many unrecognized, who were responsible for so many daring space missions.Award-winning science writer Rod Pyle profiles the
Award-winning science writer and documentarian Rod Pyle presents an insider's perspective on the most unusual and bizarre space missions ever devised inside and outside of NASA. The incredible project
A NASA insider provides business leaders with lessons for success by probing the processes and practices of history’s most innovative organizationInnovation the NASA Way explores not just creativity a
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking Apollo 11 mission, this lavishly illustrated book―featuring stunning images and previously unpublished documents―tells the incredible story of th
With unparalleled access to NASA’s archives, this stunning volume pays tribute to 50 years of Mars exploration. Thanks to the latest Mars expeditions—with many more planned in the next few
With unparalleled access to NASA’s archives, this stunning volume pays tribute to 50 years of Mars exploration. Thanks to the latest exhilarating Mars expeditions, all eyes have turned to the onc
Educator and author Pyle (U. of LaVerne, California) has written several books on the planets and space exploration, and has written and produced numerous documentaries for the History Channel and Dis
We're on the cusp of new era in the great adventure of space exploration. More than a half-century ago, humanity first hurled objects into space, and almost 50 years ago, astronauts first walked on the moon. Since then, we have explored Earth's orbit with shuttles, capsules, and space stations; sent robots to Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus; sampled a comet; sent telescopes into orbit; and charted most of our own planet. What does the future hold? In Space 2.0, space historian Rod Pyle, in collaboration with the National Space Society, will give you an inside look at the next few decades of spaceflight and long-term plans for exploration, utilization, and settlement. No longer the exclusive domain of government entities such as NASA and other national agencies, space exploration is rapidly becoming privatized, with entrepreneurial startups building huge rocket boosters, satellites, rocket engines, asteroid probes, prospecting craft, and even commercial lunar cargo
