Prescription for DisasterFollows NASA through seven presidential administrations. Examines how political decisions effected its achievements and technological competence. |
Contents
The Great Space Race | 1 |
The Kennedy Years | 24 |
Shooting the Moon | 48 |
Copyright | |
10 other sections not shown
Common terms and phrases
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