Davide Sivolella
The Untold Stories of the Space Shuttle Program: Unfulfilled Dreams and Missions that Never Flew
The Untold Stories of the Space Shuttle Program: Unfulfilled Dreams and Missions that Never Flew
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President Richard M. Nixon established the Space Task Force in 1969 to chart NASA's path for the decades to come. However, due to funding cuts, only the reusable Space Shuttle could be afforded, leading to the cancellation of space stations, return to the Moon, and missions to Mars. This book explores the missions and technologies that NASA had begun to plan but never fully realized.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 343 pages
Publication date: 28 November 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
In September 1969, just a few months after the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing, President Richard M. Nixon took a bold step forward by establishing the Space Task Force. This visionary initiative aimed to chart a course for NASA's future, envisioning a bright and ambitious roadmap for the decades to come. However, this dream was short-lived, as just six months later, on January 13, 1970, NASA Administrator Dr. Thomas Paine delivered a crushing blow. In a momentous announcement, he revealed that due to funding cuts, the agency would be forced to prioritize the development of the reusable Space Shuttle over other ambitious space programs. This decision marked the end of plans for a space station, a return to the Moon, and even missions to Mars.
This untold story, a companion to the authors' previous two works on the Space Shuttle, delves into the missions and technologies that NASA had begun to envision but ultimately failed to fully realize. The book offers a unique perspective on the potential that the Space Shuttle had, exploring what it could have achieved and how the space transportation system could have matured further if circumstances had been different.
In a final chapter, the authors examine how some of these visionary plans might be resurrected in future space programs, providing a glimmer of hope for a future where humanity's exploration of space reaches even greater heights. This captivating book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history, development, and potential of space transportation systems.
Weight: 610g
Dimension: 240 x 168 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031196522
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022
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