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Breaking The Chains Of Gravity: The Story Of Spaceflight Before Nasa
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The Revealing Backstory Of Spaceflight Before The Establishment Of Nasa.Nasa'S History Is A Familiar Story, Culminating With The Agency Successfully Landing Men On The Moon In 1969, But Its Prehistory Is An Important And Rarely Told Tale. Breaking The Chains Of Gravity Looks At The Evolving Roots Of America'S Space Programthe Scientific Advances, The Personalities, And The Rivalries Between The Various Arms Of The United States Military.America'S Space Agency Drew Together Some Of The Best Minds The Nonsoviet World Had To Offer. The National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics And The U.S. Air Force, Meanwhile, Brought Rocket Technology Into The World Of Manned Flight.The Road To Nasa And Successful Spaceflight Was Paved By Fascinating Stories And Characters. At The End Of World War Ii, Wernher Von Braun Escaped Nazi Germany And Came To America Where He Began Developing Missiles For The United States Army. Ten Years After He Created The V2 Missile, His Jupiter Rocket Was The Only One Capable Of Launching A Satellite Into Orbit. Naca Test Pilots Like Neil Armstrong Flew Cuttingedge Aircraft In The Thin Upper Atmosphere While Air Force Pilots Rode To The Fringes Of Space In Balloons To See How Humans Handled Radiation At High Altitude. After The Soviet Launch Of Sputnik In 1957, Getting A Man In Space Suddenly Became A National Imperative, Leading President Dwight D. Eisenhower To Pull Various Pieces Together To Create The National Aeronautics And Space Administration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Breaking the Chains of Gravity'? A: 'Breaking the Chains of Gravity' explores the history of spaceflight in the United States before NASA was established, focusing on the scientific advancements, key figures, and military rivalries that shaped the early space program.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Amy Shira Teitel, who is known for her expertise in space history.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Breaking the Chains of Gravity' was published on January 12, 2016.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Breaking the Chains of Gravity' is categorized under Propulsion Technology.
- Q: Is there any information about the book's features? A: The book does not have specific features listed, but it offers an insightful narrative on the evolution of America's space program.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the Third Printing edition of the book.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the contributions of significant figures like Wernher von Braun, the technological advancements in rocket science, and the geopolitical context of space exploration during the Cold War.