Space Hardware: Artifacts, Equipment, and Sites from the American Space Program

This illustrated guidebook provides a visual history of the United States space adventures, featuring over 380 color photographs of equipment, rockets, spacecraft, and clothing used on space voyages. Featured museums include the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Space & Rocket Center, Museum of Flight, Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum, and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 20 February 2023
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

This comprehensive illustrated guidebook presents a captivating visual journey through the United States' space adventures, spanning from the pioneering Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, and Space Shuttle programs to the current International Space Station and Space X commercial ventures. With an extensive collection of over 380 color photographs, it offers a comprehensive exploration of the diverse range of equipment utilized in these extraordinary endeavors. From rockets and spacecraft to clothing and handheld items, each item is meticulously showcased, accompanied by detailed captions that elucidate their construction and practical applications, many of which have been actual components of specific short- and long-duration space voyages. Featured museums include renowned institutions such as the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio; the Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama; the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington; the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum in Washington, DC; and the nearby Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles Airport. Additionally, this work showcases prominent museums in Florida, including Cape Canaveral and the adjacent Kennedy Space Center, the Air Force Space Museum, Space History Center, and the Astronaut Hall of Fame, the American Space Museum & Walk of Fame in Titusville, and the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola.

The primary objective of this publication is to enlighten readers about the diverse range of space artifacts that are currently on display to the public and to provide information about their locations. By showcasing these remarkable objects, it aims to deepen our understanding of the incredible achievements and innovations that have shaped the history of space exploration. Whether you are an avid space enthusiast, a history buff, or simply curious about the wonders of the universe, this guidebook offers a valuable resource for discovering the wonders of space and gaining a deeper appreciation for the incredible contributions of the United States in this field.

Dimension: 229 x 229 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764365287