A Century at Langley: The Storied Legacy and Soaring Future of NASA Langley Research Center

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.

Not Yet Imagined: A Study of Hubble Space Telescope Operations

Dr. Christopher Gainor's Not Yet Imagined documents the history of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope (HST) from launch in 1990 through 2020. This is considered a follow-on book to Robert W. Smith's the Space Telescope: A Study of NASA, Science, Technology, and Politics, which recorded the development history of HST. Dr. Gainor's book will be suitable for a general audience, while also being scholarly.

Earth at Night: Our Planet in Brilliant Darkness

: Dazzling photographs and images from space of our planet's nightlights have captivated public attention for decades. In such images, patterns are immediately seen based on the presence or absence of light: a distinct coastline, bodies of water recognizable by their dark silhouettes, and the faint tendrils of roads and highways emanating from the brilliant blobs of light that are our modern, well-lit cities. These lights and the darkness tell stories about our planet.

Understanding Small Worlds in the Solar System: A Tactile View

A tactile Braille edition that provides an interactive exploration of small worlds in the solar system, including planets and other celestial bodies. Written and edited by Cassandra Runyon, David Hurd, and Joseph Minafra, this book features tactile illustrations embossed on thermoform paper with captions in both Braille and print. It includes a QR code for accessing additional audio and text resources.

Getting a Feel for Lunar Craters: A Tactile View

A tactile Braille edition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo program, offering a hands-on exploration of lunar craters. Written and edited by Cassandra Runyon, David Hurd, and Joseph Minafra, this work features tactile graphics embossed on thermoform paper, allowing visually impaired readers to explore lunar terrain.

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.