Bibliograph

Taking science to the moon, lunar experiments and the Apollo Program, Donald A. Beattie

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Taking science to the moon, lunar experiments and the Apollo Program, Donald A. Beattie

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-289) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmapsplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Taking science to the moon

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

44573350

Responsibility statement

Donald A. Beattie

Series statement

New series in NASA history

Sub title

lunar experiments and the Apollo Program

Table Of 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 -- The 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 -- The "J" missions: we almost achieve our early dreams -- The legacy of Apollo

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