Murphy, Lynne C. creator Collins, Michael 1930-2021 text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Rockets, Missiles, and Spacecraft of the National Air and Space Museum" by Lynne C. Murphy is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The book explores the magnificent developments in rocket technology and space exploration, detailing significant artifacts preserved in the National Air and Space Museum. It serves as both an introduction to the museum's exhibits and a comprehensive narrative on the evolution of aeronautics and astronautics in the United States. The opening of the publication introduces readers to the National Air and Space Museum and its mission to preserve and showcase pivotal artifacts from the evolution of flight and space exploration. The introduction discusses the establishment of a dedicated Astronautics Department alongside Aeronautics, highlighting the importance of items like Robert H. Goddard's early liquid-propellant rocket and the first man-made satellite, "Sputnik 1". It sets the stage for an exploration of key milestones in the history of rocketry and space endeavors, promising an enlightening journey through the technological advancements that shaped modern space travel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-06-30 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified National Air and Space Museum Astronautics -- United States -- Exhibitions TL Original publication data not identified 76006961 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57421 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57421 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134325.0 57421