Suddenly, Tomorrow Came; The NASA History of the Johnson Space Center
Mineola, NY: Dover Publications, Inc., 2012. Dover Edition [stated]. Trade paperback. xiv, [2], 406, [7] pages. Introduction to the Dover editon by Paul Dickson. Foreword by Donald K. Slayton. Illustrations. MSC/JSC Directors. Reference Notes. Index. This Dover edition is an unabridged republication of the work originally published in the NASA History Series (NASA SP 4307). The color photos originally on the inside covers can now be found on the back cover. A new Introduction by Paul Dickson has been specially prepared for this edition. The author earned his Ph.D. from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri in 1964. From 1962-1969, Dethloff was, respectively, an instructor, assistant professor, and associate professor at the University of Louisiana in Lafayette, then known as the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He joined the Texas A&M University faculty in 1969 and served as the department chairman from 1980 to 1985. Dr. Dethloff, a professor emeritus of History at Texas A&M University, has written numerous books on topics ranging from NASA and the space program, to agriculture, American business and the history of Texas A&M. Paul Dickson (born July 30,1939) is a freelance writer of more than 65 nonfiction books, mostly on American English language, history, and popular culture. He is a founding member and former president of Washington Independent Writers and a member of the National Press Club. As the astronauts' home base and the site of Mission Control, the Johnson Space Center has witnessed some of the most triumphant moments in American history. Spanning initiatives from the 1960s to 1993, this illustrated volume traces the center's history, starting with its origins at the beginning of the space race in the late 1950s. Thrilling, authoritative accounts explain the development and achievements of the early space voyages; the lunar landing; the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs; and the space shuttles and international space station. As astronaut Donald K. Slayton notes in his Foreword, this chronicle emphasizes the cooperation of "humans on space and on the ground. It realistically balances the role of the highly visible astronaut with the mammoth supporting team." An official NASA publication, Suddenly, Tomorrow Came is profusely illustrated with forty-four figures and tables, plus sixty-three photographs. Historian Paul Dickson brings the narrative up to date with an informative new Introduction. Condition: Very good / No DJ issued.
Keywords: NASA, Johnson Space Center, Astronauts, Houston, Skylab, Space Shuttle, Spaceflight, Apollo Program, Space Transportation System, Launch Vehicles, Manned Spacecraft, Orbiter, Lunar Mission, Space Station
ISBN: 9780486477565
[Book #84520]
Price: $55.00