Earth

NASA studies Earth in novel ways and with ingenious tools, examining it from beneath the crust to the edge of the atmosphere. This book provides a visual journey of our beautiful and compelling planet as viewed from above.

Space Pioneers and Where They are Now

Space Pioneers and Where They Are Now" by Earl J. Montoya and Richard O. Fimmel is a 20-page publication that highlights the pioneering efforts in space exploration, focusing on the history of the Pioneer spacecraft and their missions. The book covers various milestones in the exploration of outer space, including the first space pioneers, interplanetary and planetary missions, and the future of space exploration. It provides an overview of the Pioneer spacecraft, their achievements, and the significant "firsts" in space exploration.

50 Years of Solar System Exploration: Historical Perspectives

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first successful planetary mission, Mariner 2 sent to Venus in 1962, the NASA History Program Office, the Division of Space History at the National Air and Space Museum, NASA's Science Mission Directorate, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory organized a symposium. "Solar System Exploration @ 50" was held in Washington, D.C., on 25-26 October 2012.

The Birth of NASA: The Diary of T. Keith Glennan

The Birth of NASA: The Diary of T. Keith Glennan, is a personal account of the early history of NASA, written by T. Keith Glennan, the agency's first administrator. This diary offers a firsthand look into the challenges and triumphs that defined NASA's early years. The book, edited by J.D. Hunley and with an introduction by Roger D. Launius, provides an in-depth narrative of NASA's formation, its struggles, and its successes in establishing the United States' space program.