“By the 1960s, the electronic computer had become an integral tool of science, technology, and business. Without its capacities for memorizing, calculating, comparing, and displaying astronomical amounts of data, the lunar landing program would have been impossible.” — Courtney G. Brooks, James M. Grimwood, Loyd S. Swenson Copy Share Image
“With almost no internal opposition, both the Senate and the House of Representatives responded to Kennedy’s challenge by increasing funds for the agency that… — Courtney G. Brooks, James M. Grimwood, Loyd S. Swenson Copy Share Image
“Silverstein, one of those leading the charge toward more far-ranging flights than Mercury, had been looking for a suitable name for a payload for the Saturn rockets. None suggested by his associates seemed appropriate. One day, while consulting a book on mythology, Silverstein found what he wanted. He later said, “I thought the image of the god Apollo riding his… — Courtney G. Brooks, James M. Grimwood, Loyd S. Swenson Copy Share
“There was a vague feeling within the agency (though with several notable exceptions) that direct ascent would eventually be the answer, but no one… — Courtney G. Brooks, James M. Grimwood, Loyd S. Swenson Copy Share Image
“By the 1960s, the electronic computer had become an integral tool of science, technology, and business. Without its capacities for memorizing, calculating, comparing, and… — Courtney G. Brooks, James M. Grimwood, Loyd S. Swenson Copy Share Image
