The astronaut maker : how one mysterious engineer ran human spaceflight for a generation
(Book - Regular Print)
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Published
Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press Incorporated, 2018.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xix, 460 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Status
Prescott Public Library - Nonfiction Books
629.4092 ABBEY
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629.4092 ABBEY
1 available
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Published
Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press Incorporated, 2018.
Format
Book - Regular Print
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"One of the most elusive and controversial figures in NASA's history, George W. S. Abbey was called "the Dark Lord," "the Godfather," and "UNO" (unidentified NASA official) by those within NASA. From young pilot and wannabe astronaut to engineer, bureaucrat, and finally director of the Johnson Space Center ("mission control"), Abbey's story has never been fully told--until now. This fascinating account takes readers inside NASA to learn the real story of how Abbey rose to power and wielded it out of the spotlight. Informed by countless hours of interviews with Abbey and his family, friends, adversaries, and former colleagues, The Astronaut Maker is the ultimate insider's account of ambition and power politics at NASA"--,Provided by publisher.
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LC Subjects
Abbey, George, -- 1932-
Aerospace engineers -- United States -- Biography.
Biographies.
Government executives -- United States -- Biography.
United States. -- National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- Management -- History.
United States. -- National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- Officials and employees -- Biography.
Aerospace engineers -- United States -- Biography.
Biographies.
Government executives -- United States -- Biography.
United States. -- National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- Management -- History.
United States. -- National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- Officials and employees -- Biography.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Cassutt, M. (2018). The astronaut maker: how one mysterious engineer ran human spaceflight for a generation (First edition.). Chicago Review Press Incorporated.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cassutt, Michael. 2018. The Astronaut Maker: How One Mysterious Engineer Ran Human Spaceflight for a Generation. Chicago Review Press Incorporated.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cassutt, Michael. The Astronaut Maker: How One Mysterious Engineer Ran Human Spaceflight for a Generation Chicago Review Press Incorporated, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Cassutt, Michael. The Astronaut Maker: How One Mysterious Engineer Ran Human Spaceflight for a Generation First edition., Chicago Review Press Incorporated, 2018.
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