The People's Spaceship

The People's Spaceship
Author: Amy Paige Kaminski
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2025-07-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0822989727

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When the Apollo 11 astronauts returned from humanity’s first voyage to the moon in 1969, NASA officials advocated for more ambitious missions. But with the civil rights movement, environmental concerns, the Vietnam War, and other social crises taking up much of the public’s attention, they lacked the support to make those ambitions a reality. Instead, the space agency had to think more modestly and pragmatically, crafting a program that could leverage the excitement of Apollo while promising relevance for average Americans. The resulting initiative, the space shuttle, would become the centerpiece of NASA human space flight activity for forty years, opening opportunities for the public to engage with and participate in space projects in new ways. The People’s Spaceship traces how and why NASA painstakingly connected the vehicle to so many segments of society. Underscoring the successes and challenges endured in the process, Amy Paige Kaminski shares the story of how the space shuttle became an American technological icon.

Spaceships

Spaceships
Author: Ron Miller
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2016
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1588345777

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"An illustrated guide to real and imagined spaceships, and how popular culture influenced the development of each"--Provided by publisher.

The Spaceship Next Door

The Spaceship Next Door
Author: Gene Doucette
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 365
Release: 2018-09-04
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1328567540

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The new neighbors don’t seem interested in socializing . . . “An enormously enjoyable first contact story . . . from a talented new voice in sci-fi.” —A.G. Riddle, bestselling author of The Atlantis Gene Three years ago, a spaceship landed in an open field in the quiet mill town of Sorrow Falls, Massachusetts. It never opened its doors, and for all that time, the townspeople have wondered why the ship landed there, and what—or who—could be inside. Then one day a government operative—posing as a journalist—arrives in town, asking questions. He discovers sixteen-year-old Annie Collins, one of the ship’s closest neighbors and a local fixture known throughout the town, who has some of the answers. As a matter of fact, Annie Collins might be the most important person on the planet. She just doesn’t know it . . . “Doucette’s dry sense of humor and obvious affection for his characters go a long way.” —Kirkus Reviews “Doucette delights with this wonderful example of speculative fiction that relies on startling concepts, beginning with ‘What if an alien ship landed and then nothing happened?’ . . . plenty of humor and action move the plot along. This excellent work will appeal to readers from middle school through adulthood.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

My Best Book of Spaceships

My Best Book of Spaceships
Author: Ian Graham
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-06
Genre: Outer space
ISBN: 9780753444986

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Blast off to see the stars, the moon and beyond in a journey through space... Find out all about the solar system, what astronauts do in space, where space probes travel and more.

The Last Spaceship

The Last Spaceship
Author: Murray Leinster
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2006-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 080950006X

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Kim Rendall will not yield to the tyranny of the power-madrulers of Alphin III. Branded an outlaw, he is in danger of psychological torture worse than death from the Disiplinary Circuit, which keeps the masses in check. His one hope lies in the Starshine, an outmoded spaceship. In a world where teleportation is the norm, no one travels by interstellar vessel anymore. Rendall plans to use the Starshine to save his girlfriend and himself -- and possibly his entire planet!

All the People

All the People
Author: Joy Hakim
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2002-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780195153378

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Presents the history of America from the earliest times of the Native Americans to the Clinton administration.

Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth

Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth
Author: R. Buckminster Fuller
Publisher: Estate of R. Buckminster Fuller
Total Pages: 77
Release: 2008-07-15
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

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One of Fuller’s most popular works, Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth, is a brilliant synthesis of his world view. In this very accessible volume, Fuller investigates the great challenges facing humanity. How will humanity survive? How does automation influence individualization? How can we utilize our resources more effectively to realize our potential to end poverty in this generation? He questions the concept of specialization, calls for a design revolution of innovation, and offers advice on how to guide “spaceship earth” toward a sustainable future. Description by Lars Muller Publishers, courtesy of The Estate of Buckminster Fuller

Spaceship Earth in the Environmental Age, 1960–1990

Spaceship Earth in the Environmental Age, 1960–1990
Author: Sabine Höhler
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2015-10-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 1317317521

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The idea of the earth as a vessel in space came of age in an era shaped by space travel and the Cold War. Höhler’s study brings together technology, science and ecology to explore the way this latter-day ark was invoked by politicians, environmentalists, cultural historians, writers of science fiction and many others across three decades.

Daily Report, Foreign Radio Broadcasts

Daily Report, Foreign Radio Broadcasts
Author: United States. Central Intelligence Agency
Publisher:
Total Pages: 246
Release: 1962
Genre: World politics
ISBN:

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The People of the Sun

The People of the Sun
Author: Jason Parent
Publisher: Crossroad Press
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2023-01-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

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All life comes from the sun. Sometimes, death comes with it. Filled with hope and compelled by fear, four would-be heroes are driven from their home planet in a desperate bid to save their civilization from extinction. But survival takes on a whole new meaning when a malfunction sends their ship plummeting toward Earth. Surviving the crash is only the first obstacle on their path to salvation. The marooned aliens soon discover that Earth’s beautiful exterior masks an ugly foundation, a place inhabited by a warrior race that’s on a path toward self-destruction. Brimming with action and intrigue, The People of the Sun is sure to entice fans of dark fantasy and sci-fi thrillers such as Watchmen and I Am Number Four. "Jason Parent has penned a thought-provoking, gripping scifi thriller. This isn't your grandma's alien invasion. My own world stopped the moment I stepped into People of the Sun. Lovers of science fiction, horror and even super heroes will revel in this roller-coaster of a tale. A true must-read!" Hunter Shea, author of We Are Always Watching and The Jersey Devil “With his own indelible blend of tension and dark humor, Jason Parent’s latest page-turner reminds me of what you’d get if you crossed Isaac Asimov with Kurt Vonnegut. In addition to being fast-paced and wildly entertaining, Parent’s novel also offers the occasional flash of insight into the human (and not-so-human) condition, and displays Parent’s talent for turning a given genre on its head.” -Michael Meyerhofer, author of The Dragonkin Trilogy