Shepard, Alan B. (Alan Bartlett) 1923-1998
Most widely held works about Alan B Shepard
Most widely held works by Alan B Shepard
Moon shot : the inside story of America's race to the moon by Alan B Shepard ( Book )
8 editions published between 1994 and 1995 in English and French and held by 2,442 libraries worldwide
The successes of the space program--the first orbital flight, the first spacewalk, the first moon landing--and the stories of Apollo I, Apollo II, and Apollo 13, written by America's first man in space.
History of spaceflight reaching for the stars ( Visual )
4 editions published between 1992 and 2001 in English and held by 124 libraries worldwide
The evolution of spaceflight: Using a remarkable combination of rare paintings, historical footage and computer animation, this fascinating video traces the evolution of spaceflight from earliest speculations to the marvels of future space technology. Wernher Von Braun Story: Learn of the remarkable vision of rocket pioneer Wernher von Braun, astronomer Fred Whipple and their colleagues who worked in the early 1950's to create the first serious Blueprint for space. What the future holds: Peer into the future of space travel with the latest computer animation of tomorrow's concepts, including America's evolving Space Exploration Initiative.
Proceedings by Conference on Results of the First U.S. Manned Suborbital Space Flight ( Book )
2 editions published in 1961 in English and held by 97 libraries worldwide
Blueprint for space science fiction to science fact ( Visual )
4 editions published in 1992 in English and held by 53 libraries worldwide
Alan Shepard, America's first astronaut, describes the evolution of space flight, detailing how imaginary plans became blueprints for working spacecrafts. Tells of pioneer efforts by Wernher Von Braun and Fred Whipple. Presents possibilities for space exploration, including America's evolving Space Exploration Initiative. Describes new technology which may be used. With computer animation.
Comet Halley returns ( Visual )
2 editions published in 1985 in English and held by 44 libraries worldwide
Using animation and 1910 photographs of Halley's comet, as well as telescopically enhanced stills of space, gives an overview of Halley's comet which is scheduled to orbit the sun in its seventy-five-year cycle in 1985. Hosted by Alan Shepard.
Training by simulation by Alan B Shepard ( Book )
1 edition published in 1965 in English and held by 28 libraries worldwide
Man in space 20th anniversary of Apollo Eleven ( Visual )
2 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 26 libraries worldwide
Celebrates the 20th anniversary of Apollo 11's historic lunar mission. Rare footage is shown of U.S. and Soviet missions; interviews with NASA astronauts and scientists and NASA animations of the proposed space station and manned mission to Mars.
Freedom 7 ( Visual )
9 editions published between 1961 and 1994 in English and held by 25 libraries worldwide
Contains the original NASA film presenting the story of Freedom 7, America's first manned space flight piloted by Alan Shepard. Describes part of the training he received, takes him through the last few days before the launch, and shows his recovery and reception aboard the carrier Lake Champlain.
The flight of Apollo 11 Eagle has landed ( Visual )
1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 22 libraries worldwide
Contains the original NASA film documenting the space mission which successfully landed Americans on the Moon. Neil Armstrong was mission commander and the first man to step on the Moon. "Buzz" Aldrin piloted the lunar module and also walked on the Moon, and Michael Collins piloted the command module. They landed in the Sea of Tranquility and explored for almost three hours before returning safely to Earth.
Imagineering ( Visual )
2 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 20 libraries worldwide
Explores creative strategies for getting the most out of productive brainstorming and cooperative efforts.
Man in space ( Visual )
1 edition published in 1989 in English and held by 20 libraries worldwide
History of NASA from Alan Shephard's first rocket flight to Apollo II's flight to the moon.
NASA, "the 25th year ( Visual )
1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 15 libraries worldwide
Contains the original NASA film tracing the history of NASA and emphasizing the numerous challenges and accomplishments of its first 25 years. We see the astronauts undergoing rigorous training, the successes of the manned space flight and lunar landing programs, and the proof of Skylab that people could live and work in space for extended periods of time. The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project showed the advantages of international collaboration. NASA also launched many solar system probes: the Explorer, Mariner, Pioneer and Voyager projects all contributed greatly to space exploration.
Moon shot the inside story of the race to the moon ( Visual )
1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 13 libraries worldwide
A personal history of the race to the moon, from the point of view of Deke Slayton (voice by Barry Corbin), utilizing a treasure of NASA tapes, home movies, and footage of the Soviet space program. Includes comments by Alan Shepard and other astronauts about their experiences in the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs.
Journey through the solar system. Episode II, Mercury, exploration of a planet ( Visual )
1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 12 libraries worldwide
Contains the original NASA film using animation and photography to illustrate the flight of Mariner 10 to Mercury and Venus. Dr. Bruce C. Murray comments on the mission and the new questions that have developed concerning the history of Mercury.
Results of the first U.S. manned suborbital space flight; proceedings of a conference on June 6, 1961 by United States ( Book )
1 edition published in 1961 in English and held by 11 libraries worldwide
Ils voulaient la lune : l'histoire des Etats-Unis dans la course à la lune racontée par ses acteurs ( Book )
1 edition published in 1996 in French and held by 7 libraries worldwide
Retrace l'épopée de la conquête de la Lune et l'aventure technologique et humaine de la NASA. Chaque expédition dans l'espace est racontée avec un sens aigu du suspense, un luxe de détails et le lecteur retient son souffle de bout en bout.
How do we stand in space by Alan B Shepard ( Book )
2 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide
Ils voulaient la lune : l'histoire des États-Unis dans la course à la Lune racontée par ses acteurs by Alan B Shepard ( Book )
2 editions published between 1994 and 1995 in French and held by 3 libraries worldwide
Apollo missions ( Visual )
2 editions published between 1997 and 2001 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide
Former astronauts Armstrong, Cernan, Shirra, and Shepard talk about their experiences on the Apollo moon missions, as well as early days of testing in different aircraft, and the Mercury and Germini missions. Neal, former aerospace correspondent for NBC news, presides and reviews the history of the space program. Concludes with audience questions.
Apollo 14 (space flight) ( Recording )
6 editions published in 1971 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Lunar landing on the moon and moon walk.
Aldrin, Buzz Armstrong, Neil,--1930- Astronautics Astronautics and civilization Astronauts Biography Carpenter, M. Scott--1925- Collins, Michael,--1930- Conference proceedings Creative ability Creative thinking Documentary films Documentary films Exploration of outer space Gagarin, Yuri Alekseyevich,--1934-1968 Glenn, John,--1921- Grissom, Virgil I History Interplanetary voyages Juvenile works Kennedy, John F.--1917-1963 Lunar exploration Manned space flight Mattingly, T. Ken Mercury (Planet) Moon Outer space Project Apollo (U.S.) Project Gemini (U.S.) Project Mariner (U.S.) Project Mercury (U.S.) Rockets (Aeronautics) Science fiction Shepard, Alan B.--1923-1998 Simulation methods Skylab Program Solar system--Halley's comet Space flight Space flight--Physiological effect Space flights Space flight to the moon Space flight training Space probes Success United States United States.--National Aeronautics and Space Administration Venus (Planet) Video recordings Von Braun, Wernher,--1912-1977 Whipple, Fred L.--1906-2004
Bartlett Shepard, Alan 1923-1998
Shepādo, Aran, 1923-1998
Shepard, Alan, 1923-1998
Shepard, Alan Bartlett.
Shepard, Alan Bartlett, 1923-1998
Shepard, Allan, 1923-1998