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Spacesuits : The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Collection by Amanda Young (2009, Hardcover)
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Spacesuits : The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Collection, Hardcover by Young, Amanda; Avino, Mark (PHT); Needell, Allan (INT); Stafford, Thomas P. (FRW), ISBN 1576874982, ISBN-13 9781576874981, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Presents a history of space suits, from the first pressurized suits in the 1930s to the present day, along with a collection of photographs of mission suits, prototypes, and training gear.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherpowerHouse Books
ISBN-101576874982
ISBN-139781576874981
eBay Product ID (ePID)71659986
Product Key Features
Book TitleSpacesuits : the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Collection
Number of Pages150 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicAstrophotography, Textile & Costume, Aeronautics & Astronautics
IllustratorYes
GenreDesign, Technology & Engineering, Photography
AuthorAmanda Young
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight29.8 Oz
Item Length12 in
Item Width6.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2009-075080
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal629.47/72074753
SynopsisThe goal of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to Earth required the development of three things: spacecraft, launch vehicles, and protective clothing. Spacesuits: Within the Collections of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum takes the reader through the development of the last category, the spacesuits used during this venture. Highlighting the pressure suits created during the years leading up to the lunar missions and beyond, this book features dramatic photographs of the Smithsonian's collection, as well as never-before-published historical images of spacesuit development and testing-range-of-motion studies, for example, in which researchers wore spacesuits while playing baseball and football. The book also includes a group of advanced spacesuits, which, though never used on a mission, are in many respects the most exciting suits ever created. One suit glove has steel fingernails and sharkskin pads, in an attempt to harness the abilities of the human hand. Spacesuits are surprisingly fragile; they are made for a short lifespan in the most extreme of conditions, and long-term survival is not part of their design process. The final chapter touches briefly on the current conditions of historic suits, how they have held up over time, the reasons for their deterioration, and the rewards and difficulties associated with caring for and preserving these very complex and iconic artifacts. From the first spacesuit designs of the 1930s through those worn on the landmark Apollo-Soyuz program of 1975, Spacesuits provides a behind-the-scenes look at the history of these remarkable creations, including some that have never before been publicly displayed., The goal of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to Earth required the development of three things: spacecraft, launch vehicles, and protective clothing. Spacesuits: Within the Collections of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum takes the reader through the development of the last category, the spacesuits used during this venture. Highlighting the pressure suits created during the years leading up to the lunar missions and beyond, this book features dramatic photographs of the Smithsonian's collection, as well as never-before-published historical images of spacesuit development and testing--range-of-motion studies, for example, in which researchers wore spacesuits while playing baseball and football. The book also includes a group of advanced spacesuits, which, though never used on a mission, are in many respects the most exciting suits ever created. One suit glove has steel fingernails and sharkskin pads, in an attempt to harness the abilities of the human hand. Spacesuits are surprisingly fragile; they are made for a short lifespan in the most extreme of conditions, and long-term survival is not part of their design process. The final chapter touches briefly on the current conditions of historic suits, how they have held up over time, the reasons for their deterioration, and the rewards and difficulties associated with caring for and preserving these very complex and iconic artifacts. From the first spacesuit designs of the 1930s through those worn on the landmark Apollo-Soyuz program of 1975, Spacesuits provides a behind-the-scenes look at the history of these remarkable creations, including some that have never before been publicly displayed., An in-depth exploration into the development and creation of the most exciting spacesuits ever made. With imagery from the Smithsonian collection and an introduction by a NASA astronaught, Spacesuits have been as vital a factor in getting man safely to the moon as launch vehicles and spacecrafts. Dramatic photographs from the Smithsonian's collection and never-before- published historical images of spacesuit development and testing expose their fascinating history. From the initial designs of the 1930s to the spacesuits worn during the landmark Apollo-Soyuz programme of 1975, these incredible creations are documented in detail.
LC Classification NumberTL1550.Y66 2009
