Directory of Space Resources

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History of all nations' programs for exploring space. For information on specific programs or missions, please also see /Science/Technology/Space/Missions/.

Subcategories

• Accidents
• Missions
• Russia
• United States

Resources in This Category

• A Timeline of Rocket History

  http://history.msfc.nasa.gov/rocketry/
  An overview of the development of rocketry.

• Beyond the Atmosphere: Early Years of Space Science

  http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/History/SP-4211/cover.htm
  A book-length history of the period between Sputnik I and the creation of NASA, by the NASA History Office.

• Books on History of Rocketry and Space Technology

  http://astronauticsnow.com/AstronauticsHistory/
  Lists of publications.

• collectSPACE

  http://www.collectspace.com/
  Source for space history and artifacts; features a worldwide appearance of astronaut appearances and original news articles

• Encyclopedia Astronautica

  http://www.astronautix.com/
  Comprehensive resource providing detailed articles on most space technology subjects and space flight history.

• History of Space Exploration

  http://www.solarviews.com/eng/history.htm
  Several articles and publications, with illustrations and educator guides.

• The Problem of Space Travel

  http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/History/SP-4026/cover.html
  A translation of Hermann Noordung's 1929 "Das Problem der Befahrung des Weltraums", this book is one of most extensive early studies of the technical and engineering details of a space station. Part of the NASA history series.

• The Space Race

  http://www.thespacerace.com/
  Information on the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo, and Soviet space programs, astronauts, and rockets. Includes a glossary and discussion board.

• Woomera

  http://homepage.powerup.com.au/~woomera/
  Offers history of Australia's activities in rocket and missile testing at the Woomera Range. Includes personal memories of many ex-residents.

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