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Real Stuff
A History of NASA's Astronaut Recruitment Policy
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Artikel-Nr:
9780275918088
Veröffentl:
1985
Einband:
Paperback
Erscheinungsdatum:
15.09.1985
Seiten:
240
Autor:
Joseph D. Atkinson Jr.
Gewicht:
354 g
Format:
229x152x13 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
kinson /f Joseph /i D.
This well-researched and clearly-written book tells the story of the complications involved in NASA's selection of astronauts. The Real Stuff is the history of NASA's astronaut recruitment and selection process from 1959-1984. The authors consider the various criteria applied in selecting astronauts from among military test pilots, scientists, and mission specialists, and demonstrate the scientific and social concerns which led to the policy changes that brought scientific specalists, women, and minorities into the space program. Included are such topics as: the Eisenhower space policy; the influence of Sputnik, and other competition with the USSR; NASA's political sensitivity; and the actions taken to encourage minority and women applicants.