Taking science to the moon

Beattie, Donald A.

Taking science to the moon lunar experiments and the Apollo Program / [electronic resource] : Donald A. Beattie. - Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, c2001. - xv, 301 p. : ill. - New series in NASA history . - New series in NASA history. .

Includes bibliographical references (p.289) and index.

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 assocoiated 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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Project Apollo (U.S.)


Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package.


Moon--Exploration--Instruments.


Electronic books.

TL789.8.U6 / A5186 2001eb

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