A Century at Langley" is a pictorial history book celebrating the 100th anniversary of NASA's Langley Research Center. Written by Joseph R. Chambers, the book chronicles the center’s evolution from its early days as Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory in 1917 to its current status as a key player in aeronautics and space exploration. The book spans multiple decades, highlighting milestones such as breakthroughs in airplane design, the birth of NASA, and contributions to space exploration. Richly illustrated, it provides a detailed visual history of Langley’s contributions to the U.S. aeronautical and astronautical achievements.
