Roger D. Launius
Auteur de NASA and the Exploration of Space
A propos de l'auteur
Roger D. Launius is Associate Director for Collections and Curatorial Affairs and a senior curator at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, as well as former NASA chief historian. David H. DeVorkin is a senior curator at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.
Notice de désambiguation :
(eng) Roger D. Launius writes on lunar and Planetary exploration, history of U.S. space flight, Mormonism, and baseball
Crédit image: Roger D. Launius [credit: Carla Schaffer]
Œuvres de Roger D. Launius
The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration: From the Ancient World to the Extraterrestrial Future (2018) 47 exemplaires
Cultures in Conflict; A Documentary History of the Mormon War in Illinois (1995) — Directeur de publication — 21 exemplaires
Differing Visions: Dissenters in Mormon History (1994) — Directeur de publication; Introduction — 20 exemplaires
Kingdom on the Mississippi Revisited: NAUVOO IN MORMON HISTORY (1996) — Directeur de publication; Contributeur — 13 exemplaires
Exploring the Solar System: The History and Science of Planetary Exploration (Palgrave Studies in the History of… (2012) 6 exemplaires
Hubble's Legacy: Reflections by Those Who Dreamed It, Built It, and Observed the Universe with It (Smithsonian… (2014) 6 exemplaires
Joseph Smith, Jr.'s Red Brick Store (Western Illinois monograph series) (1985) — Auteur — 6 exemplaires
Missouri Folk Heroes of the Nineteenth Century (1989) — Directeur de publication; Contributeur — 4 exemplaires
Seasons in the Sun: The Story of Big League Baseball in Missouri (SPORTS & AMERICAN CULTURE) (2002) 3 exemplaires
Globalizing Polar Science: Reconsidering the International Polar and Geophysical Years (Palgrave Studies in the History… (2010) — Directeur de publication — 2 exemplaires
Sputnik, Eisenhower, and the founding of NASA: Unintended Consequences of the International Geophysical Year 1 exemplaire
Underlying assumptions of human spaceflight in the United States [Acta Astronautica 62 (2008) 341-356] 1 exemplaire
The historical dimension of space exploration: reflections and possibilities [Space Policy 16 (2000) 23-38] 1 exemplaire
Planning the post-Apollo space program: Are there lessons for the present? [Space Policy 28 (2012) 38-44] 1 exemplaire
Apollo's Legacy: The Space Race in Perspective 1 exemplaire
An Annotated Bibliography of the Apollo Program 1 exemplaire
MAC and the Legacy of the Berlin Airlift (Monograph of the Military Airlift Command, Office of History) (1989) — Auteur — 1 exemplaire
Oeuvres associées
NASA. The archives. From project Mercury to the Mars rovers, 60 years in space (2019) — Contributeur — 55 exemplaires
Abandoned in Place: Preserving America's Space History (2016) — Avant-propos, quelques éditions — 30 exemplaires
Excavating Mormon Pasts: The New Historiography of the Last Half Century (2004) — Artiste de la couverture — 17 exemplaires
Restoration Studies II: A Collection of Essays About the History, Beliefs, and Practices of the Reorganized Church of… (1983) — Contributeur — 6 exemplaires
An early Latter Day Saint history: The book of John Whitmer kept by commandment (1980) — Directeur de publication, quelques éditions — 6 exemplaires
Enchanted Rendezvous : John C. Houbolt and the Genesis of the Lunar-Orbit Rendezvous Concept (1999) — Avant-propos — 5 exemplaires
Restoration Studies III: A Collection of Essays About the History, Beliefs, and Practices of the Reorganized Church of… (1986) — Contributeur — 3 exemplaires
Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, Volume 20, Number 4, Winter 1987 (1987) — Contributeur — 2 exemplaires
Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought - Volume 31, Number 1 (Spring 1998) (1998) — Contributeur — 2 exemplaires
Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought - Volume 28, Number 2 (Summer 1995) (1995) — Contributeur — 2 exemplaires
Restoration Studies VI: A Collection of Essays About the History, Beliefs, and Practices of the Reorganized Church of… (1995) — Contributeur — 1 exemplaire
Utah Historical Quarterly - Vol. 54, No. 2, Spring 1986 - Roads Less Traveled (1986) — Contributeur — 1 exemplaire
Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought - Volume 39, Number 4 (Winter 2006) (2006) — Contributeur — 1 exemplaire
Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought - Volume 30, Number 2 (Summer 1997) (1997) — Contributeur — 1 exemplaire
Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought - Volume 27, Number 1 (Spring 1994) (1994) — Contributeur — 1 exemplaire
Utah Historical Quarterly - Vol. 56, No. 2, Spring 1988 - Great Salt Lake (1988) — Contributeur — 1 exemplaire
Utah Historical Quarterly - Vol, 54, No. 3, Summer 1986 - The Great Depression (1986) — Contributeur — 1 exemplaire
Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought - Volume 25, Number 4 (Winter 1992) (1992) — Contributeur — 1 exemplaire
Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought - Volume 22, Number 2 (Summer 1989) (1989) — Contributeur — 1 exemplaire
Restoration Studies IV: A Collection of Essays About the History, Beliefs, and Practices of the Reorganized Church of… (1988) — Contributeur — 1 exemplaire
Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought - Volume 24, Number 2 (Summer 1991) (1991) — Contributeur — 1 exemplaire
Restoration Studies VIII: A Collection of Essays About the History, Beliefs, and Practices of the Reorganized Church of… (2000) — Contributeur — 1 exemplaire
Restoration Studies V: A Collection of Essays About the History, Beliefs, and Practices of the Reorganized Church of… (1993) — Contributeur — 1 exemplaire
Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought - Volume 23, Number 3 (Fall 1990) (1990) — Contributeur — 1 exemplaire
Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought - Volume 23, Number 2 (Summer 1990) (1990) — Contributeur — 1 exemplaire
Étiqueté
Partage des connaissances
- Nom légal
- Launius, Roger Dale
- Date de naissance
- 1954-05-15
- Sexe
- male
- Nationalité
- USA
- Lieu de naissance
- Galesburg, Illinois, USA
- Lieux de résidence
- Galesburg, Illinois, USA (birthplace)
Washington, D.C., USA
Crofton, Maryland, USA - Études
- Graceland College, Lamoni, Iowa, USA (BA|History|1976)
Louisiana State University (MA|1978)
Louisiana State University (PhD|1982) - Professions
- historian
museum curator
author - Organisations
- National Air and Space Museum (curator)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (chief historian)
Scott Air Force Base (historian)
American Astronautical Society
International Academy of Astronautics
American Association for the Advancement of Science (tout afficher 12)
American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics
Society for History in the Federal Government
Mormon History Association (president)
John Whitmer Historical Association
Military Airlift Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois (command historian)
Hill Air Force Base (chief of office of history) - Prix et distinctions
- NASA Group Achievement Award (2011)
John F. Kennedy Astronautics Award (2009)
Roger R. Trask Award (2009)
NASA Distinguished Service Medal (2001)
NASA Exceptional Service Medal (1999) - Notice de désambigüisation
- Roger D. Launius writes on lunar and Planetary exploration, history of U.S. space flight, Mormonism, and baseball
Membres
Critiques
I thought this would be a book about the ISS and maybe Mir, something to skim and discard. I was pleasantly surprised by its scope, beginning with an early appearance of a "brick moon" space station in mid-19th century science fiction and placing the concept of space stations firmly in the context of early rocketry and space flight. This book has earned a place with the rest of the space-related books on our shelf.
I'd be interested in reading a 15-years-later update.
I'd be interested in reading a 15-years-later update.
Examining man’s continued desire to explore the next frontier in the Smithsonian’s own unique way, this book takes readers from its earliest history to the edge of tomorrow.
This comprehensive look at space exploration, accompanied by charts, illustrations, and photographs, examines the history of spaceflight, the dawning of the space age, and the race to the moon. It looks at international space exploration, shines a spotlight on both manned and unmanned missions, and offers a list for suggested further reading.
Here readers will find an in-depth history of global space discovery and exploration from the time of man’s earliest speculations to transterrestrial expectations. In these pages, readers will discover the story of the dream becoming reality even as they ponder the future waiting for mankind to bring it into existence.
Highly recommended.… (plus d'informations)
This comprehensive look at space exploration, accompanied by charts, illustrations, and photographs, examines the history of spaceflight, the dawning of the space age, and the race to the moon. It looks at international space exploration, shines a spotlight on both manned and unmanned missions, and offers a list for suggested further reading.
Here readers will find an in-depth history of global space discovery and exploration from the time of man’s earliest speculations to transterrestrial expectations. In these pages, readers will discover the story of the dream becoming reality even as they ponder the future waiting for mankind to bring it into existence.
Highly recommended.… (plus d'informations)
The history of space exploration has brought about many leaps for mankind. Here in this coffee-table-sized book, foremost experts from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum offer readers a stunning visual narrative of our journey from the Earth to the stars.
From ancient observatories and the scientists who envisioned space, the narrative takes readers to the beginning of the space age and the gateways to space. Orbiting the Earth and reaching for moon lead readers to other terrestrial worlds, and then across the solar system.
A basic shelf of readings on the history of space exploration is included for further reading.
Highly recommended.… (plus d'informations)
From ancient observatories and the scientists who envisioned space, the narrative takes readers to the beginning of the space age and the gateways to space. Orbiting the Earth and reaching for moon lead readers to other terrestrial worlds, and then across the solar system.
A basic shelf of readings on the history of space exploration is included for further reading.
Highly recommended.… (plus d'informations)
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Statistiques
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- 44
- Membres
- 581
- Popularité
- #43,163
- Évaluation
- 4.0
- Critiques
- 10
- ISBN
- 87
Carefully-researched, examining both the origins and the accomplishments of the Apollo program, the book highlights previously untold stories and insights of the program in the light of the Cold War as it offers a historical perspective on mankind’s steps away from planet Earth.
Highly recommended.… (plus d'informations)