The NASA Archives. 40th Ed.

Prepare to embark on a journey through space and time with The NASA Archives, a visual celebration of humankind’s unstoppable urge to travel away from Earth to worlds beyond. Featuring hundreds of historic photographs and concept renderings, this collection guides us through NASA’s 60-year history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 05 January 2023
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA, was established on October 1, 1958, in response to the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik a year earlier. Over the next decade, NASA transformed from a modest group of research teams experimenting with small converted rockets into one of the most remarkable technological and managerial enterprises in history. With the ability to send people to the Moon and dispatch robot explorers to Venus, Mars, and beyond, NASA has left an indelible mark on the world. Despite occasional setbacks, such as the tragic loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1986, the Apollo lunar landing project remains a testament to American ingenuity. The winged space shuttles, spearheaded by the Space Shuttle program, played a crucial role in the construction of the International Space Station. Additionally, a dazzling array of astronomical satellites and robotic landers, as well as Earth observation programs, have revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos and our fragile place within it.

Throughout NASA's history, images have played a central role. From the mesmerizing views of the universe captured by the Hubble Space Telescope to the sharp panoramas of Mars provided by NASA's surface rovers, these images have captivated the public. The iconic photographs of the first men walking on the Moon are etched in the collective memory of humanity.

This compact edition is derived from our XL edition, which was researched in collaboration with NASA, and gathers hundreds of historic photographs and rare concept renderings, scanned and remastered using the latest technology. Texts by science and technology journalist Piers Bizony, former NASA chief historian Roger Launius, and best-selling Apollo historian Andrew Chaikin round out this comprehensive exploration of NASA, from its earliest days to its current development of new space systems for the future.

The NASA Archive offers a unique glimpse into the agency's rich history and contributions to space exploration. Whether you are a space enthusiast, a historian, or simply curious about the wonders of the universe, this collection is a must-have for anyone interested in the history and future of NASA.

Weight: 1316g
Dimension: 163 x 226 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836588089