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Space Technology by Howard Seifert - 1959 First Edition Hardcover
Space Technology by Howard Seifert - 1959 First Edition Hardcover
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Very good first edition of Space Technology edited by Howard S.,Seifert, with expanded lectures from notable scientists of the era. Explore the early advancements in space exploration with Space Technology by Howard Seifert, published in 1959. This first edition hardcover provides an in-depth look at the innovations and concepts that defined the beginning of the space age. A valuable collectible for space enthusiasts, historians, or collectors of vintage scientific literature.
From the Library of Congress
"Each chapter represents an expanded version of a lecture given by its author in the Space technology series offered by the University of California in the spring of 1958."
Yes, several individuals on this list are notable figures in the field of aerospace, engineering, and space technology:
1. **Krafft A. Ehricke** - A pioneering German-American rocket scientist, Ehricke worked on the V-2 rocket program during World War II and later contributed to the development of the Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile in the United States. He was a prominent advocate for space exploration and colonization of other planets.
2. **James A. Van Allen** - An American space scientist, Van Allen is best known for discovering the **Van Allen radiation belts**, which are layers of charged particles surrounding Earth. His work laid the foundation for our understanding of Earth's magnetosphere and space weather.
3. **Simon Ramo** - A key figure in the development of missile technology in the United States, Ramo was instrumental in the design of the U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) program. He co-founded **TRW Inc.**, a major American technology company involved in space and defense technologies.
4. **William H. Pickering** - A New Zealand-born scientist, Pickering led NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) during the development of several important space missions, including the Explorer 1 mission that discovered the Van Allen radiation belts.
5. **Hubertus Strughold** - A German physiologist who later worked in the U.S., Strughold is considered one of the founding figures in space medicine. He contributed to the understanding of human physiological limits in space.
6. **Joseph Kaplan** - An American geophysicist, Kaplan was involved in the International Geophysical Year (1957-1958) and played a role in advancing U.S. space exploration during the early space race.
These individuals were leading contributors to early space exploration and related fields, influencing both civilian and military aerospace technologies
From the Library of Congress
"Each chapter represents an expanded version of a lecture given by its author in the Space technology series offered by the University of California in the spring of 1958."
Yes, several individuals on this list are notable figures in the field of aerospace, engineering, and space technology:
1. **Krafft A. Ehricke** - A pioneering German-American rocket scientist, Ehricke worked on the V-2 rocket program during World War II and later contributed to the development of the Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile in the United States. He was a prominent advocate for space exploration and colonization of other planets.
2. **James A. Van Allen** - An American space scientist, Van Allen is best known for discovering the **Van Allen radiation belts**, which are layers of charged particles surrounding Earth. His work laid the foundation for our understanding of Earth's magnetosphere and space weather.
3. **Simon Ramo** - A key figure in the development of missile technology in the United States, Ramo was instrumental in the design of the U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) program. He co-founded **TRW Inc.**, a major American technology company involved in space and defense technologies.
4. **William H. Pickering** - A New Zealand-born scientist, Pickering led NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) during the development of several important space missions, including the Explorer 1 mission that discovered the Van Allen radiation belts.
5. **Hubertus Strughold** - A German physiologist who later worked in the U.S., Strughold is considered one of the founding figures in space medicine. He contributed to the understanding of human physiological limits in space.
6. **Joseph Kaplan** - An American geophysicist, Kaplan was involved in the International Geophysical Year (1957-1958) and played a role in advancing U.S. space exploration during the early space race.
These individuals were leading contributors to early space exploration and related fields, influencing both civilian and military aerospace technologies
