Td Barnes

The NASA Space Shuttles

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"The NASA Space Shuttles" is a comprehensive chronological account of NASA's 135 Space Shuttle missions, from the groundbreaking launch of Columbia in 1981 to the final flight of Atlantis in 2011. This meticulously researched book details the Shuttle's pivotal role in advancing human space exploration, highlighting its contributions to constructing and maintaining the International Space Station (ISS), historic collaborations with the Russian Mir space station, and numerous scientific missions that expanded our understanding of space. From groundbreaking spacewalks to launching satellites and conducting cutting-edge experiments, each mission is explored in detail, offering readers an insightful look at the Space Shuttle program's triumphs, challenges, and legacy.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: TD Barnes
• Seitenzahl: 350
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Oktober 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 280mm x 216mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 881g
• ISBN-13: 9798227695482
• Artikelnr.: 71939885

Autorenporträt

TD Barnes DOB: January 25, 1937 Place of Birth: Dalhart, Texas Current Address: 468 Palegold St., Henderson, NV 89012 Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail] URLs: http://area51specialprojects.com/ http://roadrunnersinternationale.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThorntondBarnes Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThorntonDBarnes Blog: td-barnes.com/blog/ Smashwords Interview: https://www.smashwords.com/interview/area51sp Smashwords profile page: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/area51sp LinkedIn: www. LinkedIn.com/profile/edit?trk=tab_pro Thornton D. "TD" Barnes, a multifaceted individual with a background in military intelligence, surface-to-air missile and radar electronics, and aerospace, was born in Dalhart, Texas, and raised on a ranch near Clayton, New Mexico, and Dalhart, Texas. His childhood during World War II instilled a passion for technology exploration, which he carried into adulthood. After completing high school in Oklahoma, 17-year-old Barnes embarked on a ten-year military career, beginning with service in Korea as an intelligence specialist and Germany as a HAWK missile man. During his time in the Army, he honed his missile and radar electronics skills, focusing on countering Soviet threats. He also attended the Artillery Officer Candidate School before a military injury altered his career path. Transitioning to aerospace pursuits, Barnes became involved in significant projects at NASA's High Range in Nevada, contributing to the X-15 program, atomic bomb tests at the Atomic Energy Commission's Nevada Proving Grounds, and the NERVA nuclear rocket project. He furthered his involvement in secretive projects by participating in the CIA's Mach 3 A-12 Project OXCART and stealth initiatives at Area 51. Beyond his aerospace endeavors, Barnes founded and led an oil and gas exploration company for over four decades, delving into uranium and gold mining ventures. He has dedicated himself to preserving the history of Area 51, serving as president of Roadrunners Internationale and as the Nevada Aerospace Hall of Fame Director Emeritus. His contributions have been featured in documentaries on major networks like the National Geographic Channel, the Discovery Channel, the Fox News Channel, and the History Channel. Barnes is also an accomplished author, with notable works about the Cold War, including "The Secret Genesis of Area 51," "The CIA ...