“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 was to undertake this bold program. At this juncture, the Americans had chalked up 15 minutes… — 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… — Courtney G. Brooks, James M. Grimwood, Loyd S. Swenson Copy Share Image
“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
