Marianne J. Dyson

Dr. John O'Byrne

Offers entries on the different heavenly bodies and star charts to map the sky and help young astromers navigate their way with the naked eye, binoculars, or telescopes.

Stars and Planets

Marianne J. Dyson recounts for us a time when women were making the first inroads into space flight control, a previously male-dominated profession. The story begins with the inspiration of the Apollo 11 landing on the Moon and follows the challenges of pursuing a science career as a woman in the 70s and 80s, when it was far from an easy path. Dyson relates the first five space shuttle flights from the personal perspective of mission planning and operations in Houston at the Johnson Space Center, based almost exclusively on original sources such as journals and NASA weekly activity reports. The book’s historical details about astronaut and flight controller training exemplify both the humorous and serious aspects of space operations up through the Challenger disaster, including the almost unknown fire in Mission Control during STS-5 that nearly caused an emergency entry of the shuttle. From an insider with a unique perspective and credentials to match, this a must-read for anyone interested in the workings of NASA during one of its busiest and defining times, and the challenges faced by women pursuing scientific careers.

Adventures of a Pioneering Female NASA Flight Controller

A Passion for Space

Welcome to the Moon is a book for future pioneers and decision makers curious about how and why people may go to the Moon and use its resources to open a new frontier for human civilization. The book describes the history of lunar exploration and discovery with a focus on questions asked and how experiments and missions, robotic and human, were designed to answer them. The Apollo approach is used as a baseline to compare modern spacecraft and options for returning to the Moon and establishing human stations in the near future.

Welcome to the Moon

Considers the moon as a frontier that has been only partially explored, looking at its history, geography, and weather, as well as what people would require to live and work there. Includes activities.

Living on a Space Frontier

Home on the Moon

Buzz Aldrin

The Apollo 11 astronaut invites young people to evaluate Mars as a potential planet for human colonization, and describes what Mars residents might experience while traveling to and living on the Red Planet.

Making a Home on the Red Planet

Welcome to Mars

Describes space stations with emphasis on the International Space Station, the training and activities of its crew, and the conditions that exist on it, including weightlessness, and the dangers of radiation and meteors. Includes experiments and activities that simulate conditions in space.

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