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NASA Fact Sheet
NASA Fact Sheet no. 3A, describing the origins of the organization and its leadership.
X-Press NASA Flight Research Center Vol. 3, Issue 12
Volume 3, issue 12 of the NASA Flight Research Center X-Press newsletter, published in Edwards, California. This issue discusses the approval of the official NASA seal, holiday party plans, and other relevant events.
NASA Flight Research Center Consulting Request
Request to Aeronautical Consultants, Inc. from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to contract the organization in order to provide a "study of astronautic safety associated with the manned space flight program." The request is directed…
NASA Educational Brief #1002
NASA Educational Brief #1002, titled "Nutrition in Space: Project Gemini," which provides information about meals given to astronauts while in space. Attached is NASA Educational Brief #10004, "Gemini Spacesuits," which details the parts of an…
Payload Flight Assignments NASA Mixed Fleet
A small booklet containing payload flight assignments for NASA's mixed fleet as of February 1991. "Avitabile" is written in ink on the front cover, indicating that this was his copy.
IEEE Spectrum Vol. 31, no. 7
Volume 31, number 7 of Spectrum, a magazine published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. This issue is titled "The Moon Landing: a 25th Anniversary Perspective."
Sketch of Maxime Faget
Black and white pencil sketch of Dr. Maxime Faget by James Dean.
Portrait of Maxime Faget
Black and white portrait photograph of Maxime Faget. This photograph was likely used by James Dean as a reference.
Gemini Thumbnail Sketches
Pencil sketches of thumbnail for Michael Collins' book, "Liftoff." These sketches include astronauts working outside of the Gemini space capsule.
Gemini Capsule Drawing
Ink drawing of the Gemini Capsule for Michael Collins' book, "Liftoff." This piece was drawn by James Dean for the end of chapter 2 in the book.
Titan II Drawing
Ink drawing of Titan II, an intercontinental ballistic missile that was adapted to function as a space launch vehicle. James Dean illustrated the launch of Titan II for Michael Collins' book, "Liftoff."
NASA Space Station Poster
Illustrated poster about NASA's Space Station. It includes information on what the station will include, how it will operate, and what it will do.
Space Station Configuration
This photograph is a computer generated view of the revised configuration of the NASA Space Station, complete with labels.
Space Station Illustration
This black and white rendering shows NASA's manned space station. Part of the station is circled, likely because James Dean used it as a reference for another drawing.
Space Shuttle Clip Art
Black and white clip art of the space shuttle, published by NASA in 1982.
Space Shuttle Orbiter Drawing
Black and white diagrams of the United States Space Shuttle Orbiter 1/25 scale model. NASA released this photo to the public in 1978.
Space Station Sketch
Pencil sketch of the NASA Space Station by James Dean.
Effect of Yo-Yo Despin Device on Coning of a Rotating Body
William H. Phillips details a short theory on how a rotating body would be affected by the release of a despin device, including a figure drawn in pencil.
Record of Invention
Record of invention forms for an automatic aileron trim control device for airplanes. The forms detail when William H. Phillips and H. A. Kuehnel started work on the invention, when it was disclosed to to others, and what the device is used for.
Summary of Review of Apollo Lunar Module Stabilization and Control
Willliam H. Phillips' copy of the review of the stabilization and control of the lunar module during approach and landing. The request for a review was directed at Phillips, but other engineers at the Langley Research Center also contributed.
Request for Review of Apollo Lunar Module
Request from Robert R. Gilruth, directory of the Manned Spacecraft Center, to Edgar M. Cortright, director of the Langley Research Center. In the letter, Gilruth requests that William H. Phillips review the status of the Apollo Lunar Module's…
Final Report of the Ad Hoc Mars Airplane Science Working Group
Published by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology and NASA, this report documents the findings of the Ad Hoc Mars Airplane Science Working Group, which was formed in 1978 to assess the possibility of a remotely…
Apollo-Soyuz Pamphlet No. 2: X-Rays, Gamma-Rays
Published by NASA, this pamphlet is one of a series of nine curriculum-related pamphlets for teachers and students of space science.
Apollo-Soyuz Radio Communication Transcripts
Transcripts of the radio communication between the command module and the Apollo-Soyuz teams.
Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Food List
Baseline food list for the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project. These foods would have been sent with the astronauts for their mission.
Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Flight Menu
Menu for the American astronauts during the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Mission. The menu was calculated to provide an appropriate number of calories each day. It also details how each food is packaged.
The Spirit of Apollo-Soyuz
This pamphlet celebrates the 15th anniversary of the joint USA-USSR Space Mission, Apollo-Soyuz. The pamphlet includes the story of the project, an event program, and thanks to contributors and sponsors.
Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Illustration
This small poster commemorates the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, the first international manned space mission. Published by NASA, it features an illustration of the spacecraft on the front, and information about the project on the back. The project…
Apollo-Soyuz Artist's Conception
This black and white illustration is an artist's conception of the Soviet and American spacecraft guiding in to rendezvous in the first international manned space mission.
Apollo 12 Notice to the Press
This press release from before the Apollo 12 launch provides information about tours of the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Kennedy Air Force Station, and other points of interest. It also provides information about available bus transportation for the…
Apollo 12 Bus Notice to the Press
This notice informs the press about times that buses will take photographers for pictures of Apollo 12 before its launch.
United States Air Force Apollo 12 News Release
This release provides information about rescue recovery crews responsible for providing support in case of a launch site emergency during the Apollo 12 launch. The team, under command of the United States Air Force, was composed of Patrick Air Force…
Mike Cooper Letter to Parents (with Photographs)
Written on an American Broadcasting Company (ABC) letterhead, Mike Cooper addresses this letter to "Mom + Dad." Cooper describes enclosed pictures of the Apollo 11 launch.
Commemorative Moon Plaque Reproduction
Reproduction of a stainless-steel commemorative moon plaque featuring the names of Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins, Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr., and Richard Nixon.
Air Force Missile Test Center's Technical Laboratory Postcard
Postcard featuring a photo of the Air Force Missile Test Center's Technical Laboratory at the Patrick Air Force Base in Florida.
Apollo 11 Moon Landing Postcard
Postcard featuring a photo of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module ascent stage, taken by Michael Collins from the Command and Service Module.
Earth from Apollo 11 Postcard
Postcard featuring a photograph of the view of Earth from the Apollo 11 spacecraft. Apollo 11 was about 98,000 nautical miles away from Earth at the time of the photo.
Astronaut White Postcard
Postcard featuring a photograph of astronaut White, the first American astronaut to exit a spacecraft while in orbit.
American Flag on the Moon Postcard
Postcard featuring a photograph of Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr., Apollo 11 Lunar Module pilot. He poses next to the United States flag on the moon.
Apollo/Saturn V Facilities Vehicle Postcard
Postcard featuring a photograph of the Apollo/Saturn V Facilities Vehicle on the way to the launch pad. Mike Cooper has written a note to "Mom + Dad" on the back of the card.
Moon Walk Postcard
Postcard featuring a photograph of an astronaut descending a ladder from the Apollo 11 Lunar Module before the moon walk.
Frank Borman Signed Photograph
Signed photograph of astronaut Frank Borman. The reverse includes missions Borman participated in.
Edwin (Buzz) E. Aldrin, Jr. Signed Photograph
Signed photograph of astronaut Edwin (Buzz) E. Aldrin, Jr. The reverse includes writing with missions he participated in.
James A. Lovell, Jr. Signed Photograph
Signed photograph of astronaut James A. Lovell, Jr. The reverse includes missions he participated in.
Alice Johnson and Gail McMillan at a Culinary Committee meeting
Home of Alice Johnson: Mrs. Alice Johnson and Gail MacMillan discussing the Janet Cameron scrapbook. In 2000, The Virginia Tech College of Human Resources and Education (CHRE) appointed Jean Robbins to form a committee to promote the preservation of…
Alice Johnson and Gail McMillan at a Culinary Committee meeting
Home of Alice Johnson: Mrs. Alice Johnson and Gail MacMillan discussing the Janet Cameron scrapbook. In 2000, The Virginia Tech College of Human Resources and Education (CHRE) appointed Jean Robbins to form a committee to promote the preservation of…
Caryl Gray, Gail McMillan, Frances Graham Trent, Jean Robbins, Jane Ewing, Alice Johnson. Back to camera: Dot Herndon, Martha Cable.
Caryl Gray, Gail McMillan, Frances Trent, Jean Robbins, Jane Ewing, Alice Johnson. Back to camera: Dot Herndon, Martha Cable. In 2000, The Virginia Tech College of Human Resources and Education (CHRE) appointed Jean Robbins to form a committee to…
Dorothy Herndon, Martha Coble, Caryl Gray, Gail MacMillan, Roberta Minish, Seated: Frances Graham Trent, Jane Ewing at home of Alice Johnson.
Home of Alice Johnson: In 2000, The Virginia Tech College of Human Resources and Education (CHRE) appointed Jean Robbins to form a committee to promote the preservation of culinary materials. Members of the first Culinary Collection Committee: Dr.…
Left to right: Dorothy Herndon, Martha Cable, Caryl Gray, Gail McMillan, Roberta Minish. Seated: Frances Graham Trent, Jane Ewing at home of Alice Johnson.
Home of Alice Johnson: In 2000, The Virginia Tech College of Human Resources and Education (CHRE) appointed Jean Robbins to form a committee to promote the preservation of culinary materials. Members of the first Culinary Collection Committee: Dr.…
Roberta Minish, Alice Johnson, Jean Robbins, Ann Hertzler
Home of Alice Johnson: In 2000, The Virginia Tech College of Human Resources and Education (CHRE) appointed Jean Robbins to form a committee to promote the preservation of culinary materials. Members of the first Culinary Collection Committee: Dr.…