Spinoff 1977: An annual Report; Technology Utilization Program Report
Washington, DC: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Technology Utilization Office, 1977. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus. Wraps. Quarto, 116 pages. Wraps. Profusely illustrated (many in color). Maps, Cover slightly worn and soiled. Foreword by Edward Z. Gray. From 1967 to 1973, Edward Z. Gray was Assistant to the President of Grumman Aircraft Engineering, with responsibility for ensuring the timely development and implementation of the lunar landing module, the vehicle that delivered the first men to the moon in the Apollo program. Edward especially treasured being present in Houston Mission Control during those first steps on the moon. In 1973 he became NASA Assistant Administrator for Industry Affairs and Technology Utilization with responsibility for developing the transfer of space technology to uses on earth. During this time he helped found the National Space Association. More