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What Is NASA?

by Sarah Fabiny, Ted Hammond
What Is NASA? - Thryft
What Is NASA? - Thryft

Discover the fascinating history of NASA.

Recommendation: "What Is NASA?" is a captivating read for those interested in space exploration and the history of science. This book provides a comprehensive overview of NASA's origins, the Apollo program, and its ongoing missions. Readers will be enthralled by the many remarkable discoveries of the universe made possible by NASA's pioneering work.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

What Is NASA?

by Sarah Fabiny, Ted Hammond
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ISBN: 9781524786038
Authors: Sarah Fabiny, Ted Hammond
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Date of Publication: 2019-05-07
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science, History
Related Topics: Space
Goodreads rating: 4.26
(rated by 331 readers)

Description

Find out all about NASA in this out-of-this-world addition to the What Was? series.The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA, began in 1958. With its creation, the United States hoped to ensure it won the space race against the Soviet Union. Author Sarah Fabiny describes the origins of NASA, the launching of the Apollo program that landed the first human on the moon, and the many missions and discoveries that have taken place since then. NASA has a rich history and still plays an important role in uncovering the mysteries of the universe. Readers are sure to get sucked into this book.
 

Discover the fascinating history of NASA.

Recommendation: "What Is NASA?" is a captivating read for those interested in space exploration and the history of science. This book provides a comprehensive overview of NASA's origins, the Apollo program, and its ongoing missions. Readers will be enthralled by the many remarkable discoveries of the universe made possible by NASA's pioneering work.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.