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Beyond the atmosphere: Early years of space scienceFrom the rocket measurements of the upper atmosphere and Sun that began in 1946, space science gradually emerged as a new field of scientific activity. The course of the United State space program is viewed in an historical context. Major emphasis is on NASA and its programs. The funding, staffing, organization, and priorities of the space program were reviewed.
Document ID
19810012433
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Special Publication (SP)
Authors
Newell, H. E. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1980
Subject Category
Space Sciences (General)
Report/Patent Number
NASA-SP-4211
Report Number: NASA-SP-4211
Accession Number
81N20962
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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