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Lunar Outfitters

Autor Bill Ayrey
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 14 noi 2023
A fascinating behind-the-scenes history of a vital component of the space program, this book goes inside the suit that made it possible for human beings to set foot on the Moon. Bill Ayrey, longtime space suit test engineer at ILC Dover, draws on original files and photographs to tell the dramatic story of the company's role in the Apollo Program.
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ISBN-13: 9780813080437
ISBN-10: 0813080436
Pagini: 422
Dimensiuni: 151 x 230 x 26 mm
Greutate: 0.61 kg
Editura: Longleaf Services on Behalf of U of Florida Press

Notă biografică

Bill Ayrey was a space suit test engineer and company historian at ILC Dover for over forty years. He spent more than 140 hours pressurized in the Space Shuttle EVA suit, testing the many components, during its years of development. Over the past twenty years, he has assisted the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in preserving the suits within its collection.

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Tells the dramatic story of ILC Industries 's role in the Apollo Program. A fascinating behind-the-scenes history of a vital component of the space program, Lunar Outfitters goes inside the suit that made it possible for human beings to set foot on the Moon.