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Rocket Boys
by Homer Hickam
Rocket Boys (also known as October Sky) is the first memoir in a series of three, by Homer Hickam, Jr. It is a story of growing up in a mining town, and a boy's pursuit of amateur rocketry in a pure company mining town. It won the W.D. Weatherford Award in 1998, the year of its release. Today, it is one of the most often picked community/library reads in the United States. It is also studied in many school systems around the world.
A Brief History Of Time
by Stephen W Hawking
A Brief History of Time is a popular science book written by Stephen Hawking and first published by the Bantam Dell Publishing Group in 1988. It became a best-seller and has sold more than 9 million copies. It was also on the London Sunday Times best-seller list for more than four years. There is also a documentary by the same name, directed by Errol Morris and released in 1991. Unlike the book, the documentary is primarily a biography of Stephen Hawking.
Rocket Boys
by Homer H, Jr Hickam
Rocket Boys (also known as October Sky) is the first memoir in a series of three, by Homer Hickam, Jr. It is a story of growing up in a mining town, and a boy's pursuit of amateur rocketry in a pure company mining town. It won the W.D. Weatherford Award in 1998, the year of its release. Today, it is one of the most often picked community/library reads in the United States. It is also studied in many school systems around the world.
Cosmos
by Carl Sagan
Carl Sagan was the David Duncan Professor of Astronomy and Space Sciences and Director of the Laboratory for Planetary Studies at Cornell University; Distinguished Visiting Scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology; and the cofounder and President of the Planetary Society, the largest space-interest group in the world. For the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, he was an adviser on the Mariner, Voyager, and Viking unmanned space missions, and he briefed...
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John Glenn
by John Glenn
John Glenn has spent most of his life in public service, as a distinguished U.S. Senator and a veteran of twenty-three years in the Marine corps, during which time he was awarded numerous medals for his achievements, as well as the NASA Distinguished Service medal and the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. He and his wife of fifty-six years, Annie, have two grown children and two grandchildren.Nick Taylor is the author of seven nonfiction books and collaborated with John Glenn on his memoir. He lives in...
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Space Books & Ephemera
Off the Planet -- Inscribed By Author -- Surviving Five Perilous Months Aboard the Space Station Mir
by Linenger, Jerry M
ON THE FRONTIER: FLIGHT RESEARCH AT DRYDEN, 1946-1981
by Hallion, Richard P
Washington D. C.: NASA, 1984. xix, 385 pages. Warmly inscribed to NASA's Chief Archivist (Lee Saegesser) and signed by Hallion. Part of the NASA History Series. A very nice copy. Just light toning to endpapers.. INSCRIBED & SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition. Hard Cover. Collectible-Very Good+/No Dust Jacket, as Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.
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NZ$68.48
A Guide to Advanced Skywatching
by Robert Burnham; Alan Dyer; Robert A. Garfinkle; Martin George; Jeff Kenipe; David H. Levy
Fog City, 2003. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Clean hardcover book with glossy illustrated cover. Binding is tight, all pages and edges are clean. Clean purple endpapers. No names, writing or marks. Beautifully illustrated in full color throughout. 288 pages. This book guides you through the mysteries of the universe and tells you everything you need to know about becoming a proficient backyard astsronomer..
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NZ$13.70
SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH OF NASA SHUTTLE AND SKYLAB ASTRONAUT BRUCE McCANDLESS, II
by McCandless, Bruce
Washington D. C.: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1971. Astronaut Autograph with Provenance. A veteran of two shuttle missions, Bruce McCandless was the first U. S. astronaut to have an untethered "spacewalk" during which he reportedly said to his wife who was at Mission Control, "It may have been a small step for Neil, but it's a heck of a big leap for me." SIGNED and inscribed, "With best wishes to Lee Saegesser. Bruce McCandless II NASA astronaut." Provenance: from the collection of Lee...
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NZ$171.20
MOON BOUNCE POSTAL COVER SIGNED BY JAMES TREXLER
by Trexler, James
Washington D. C.: Naval Research Laboratory, 1974. Postal cover honoring the 20th anniversary of the July 24, 1954 successful test of the "Moon-Bounce" technology that was to become the basis for future satellite communication. The postal cover is boldly SIGNED, "James Trexler" by the scientist who had first come up with the idea 9 years earlier.and was largely responsible for the successful test at the Naval Research Laboratory in Stumpy Neck, Maryland. The cover is postmarked July 24, 1974 at the...
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NZ$59.92
Korolev: How One Man Masterminded the Soviet Drive to Beat America to the Moon
by James Harford
Paperback / softback. New. How One Man Masterminded the Soviet Drive Beat America to the Moon. "Fascinating... packed with technical and historical detail for the space expert and enthusiast alike... Great stuff!"-New Scientist "In this exceptional book, James Harford pieces together a most compelling and well-written tale... Must reading.
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NZ$46.61
SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH OF NASA SHUTTLE ASTRONAUT MARK C. LEE
by Lee, Mark C
Washington, D. C.: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 1985. Official NASA black and white photograph of the NASA astronaut Mark C. Lee. The photo was taken while hhe was still an astronaut candidate. He flew on 4 shuttle missions: STS-30, STS-47, STS-64, STS-82. SIGNED, without inscription, "Mark C. Lee". Provenance: from the collection of Lee Saegesser, Chief Archivist from 1967 until 1997 in the Washington, DC NASA Headquarters History Office. Certificate of Authenticity...
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NZ$59.92
SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH OF NASA SHUTTLE ASTRONAUT MIKE FOALE
by Foale, C. Michael "Mike
Washington, D. C.: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 1987. Official NASA black and white photograph of the British-born NASA astronaut Michael Foale. The photo was taken while he was still an astronaut candidate. Foale flew on 4 shuttle missions: STS-45, STS-56, STS-63, STS-103. In addition, he spent 4 months on the Russian spapce station Mir and 6 months as commander on the International Space Station. SIGNED, without inscription, "Mike Foale". Provenance: from the collection...
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NZ$59.92
Off the Planet: Surviving Five Perilous Months Aboard the Space Station Mir
by Linenger, Jerry
McGraw-Hill Companies, 2000. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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NZ$11.03
COMING OF AGE IN THE MILKY WAY
by Ferris, Timothy
William Morrow. New. 1988. Softcover. New; Fast shipping with a tracking #. Ships from the US. International shipping may take longer due to customs. ; 8.90 X 5.70 X 1.10 inches; 496 pages .
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NZ$23.93
A Late 1970s American Philatelic Program Guide Honoring the U.S. Space Program
New York: ASDA, 1979. Softbound. Fine. NATIONAL '79 National Postage Stamp Show, November 8-11, 1979, New York City. Grouping includes commemorative stamped and postmarked envelope with and INTERPEX '78 souvenir card honoring The 10th Anniversary of the First Man on the Moon. 8" x 6" on cream card stock. Fine condition.
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NZ$42.80
Astronauts
by Bill Yenne
Simon & Schuster, 1991. Paperback. Very Good. Disclaimer:Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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NZ$10.89
THE NEUTRAL UPPER ATMOSPHERE
by Ghosh, S. N
Dordrecht / Boston / London: Kluwer Academic Publishers. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 2002. Hardcover. 0-7923-6434-1 . Astrophysics and Space Sciences Library. Silver coated paper boards, color photo on front cover, black lettering, illustrated.; 6-1/4" x 9-1/2"; x, 205 pp; Covers lightly worn, blank sticker pasted inside rear cover, else fine. .
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NZ$85.60
Wings & Space
by CHAPLIN, John
London: Ian Allan, 1970. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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NZ$34.24
NASA Apollo 16 Color Photo View of the Earth
by NASA
Washington D.C.: NASA, 1972. Softcover. Near fine. Approximately 8 inches x 10 inches.
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NZ$128.40
SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH OF NASA ADMINISTRATOR AND SHUTTLE ASTRONAUT ROY BRIDGES
by Bridges, Roy D
Washington, D. C.: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 1983. Official NASA black and white photograph of the NASA astronaut Roy Bridges. The photo was taken while he was still an astronaut candidate. Bridges flew on 1 shuttle mission: STS-51-F. He later became Director of the John F. Kennedy Space Center and then Director of NASA's Langley Research Center. SIGNED, with inscription, "Lee, My very best wishes, Roy Bridges August 1983". Provenance: from the collection of Lee...
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NZ$94.16
Liftoff The Story of America's Adventure in Space
by Collins, Michael
New York: Grove Press. 1988. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Black & white illustrations by James Dean. xi, 288 pages. Apollo astronaut, Michael Collins tells the spellbinding story of America's space odyssey from the first steps in the 1960s until the NASA crisis in 1986. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st Edition....
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NZ$33.15
PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED BY NASA DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR HANS MARK
by Mark, Hans M
Washington, D. C.: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 1981. Color photograph of Hans Mark, former Secretary of the Air Force and Deputy Administrator of NASA. SIGNED and inscribed, "For Lee Saegesser--With very best wishes--Sincerely, Hans Mark"." Provenance: from the collection of Lee Saegesser, Chief Archivist from 1967 until 1997 in the Washington, DC NASA Headquarters History Office. Certificate of Authenticity available if desired. The photograph is clean, bright, and...
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NZ$42.80
Voyage Through Space; An Interactive Journey Through the Solar System and Beyond (Discoverology)
by Graham, Ian
Allen & Unwin, Crows Nest, New South Wales, 2007. First Edition. Hardcover (Laminated Boards). Very Good Condition. Pop-Up The text is illustrated with copious colour photographs and illustrations. The book has also numerous pop-ups, wheels of exploration, flaps and pull-tabs for more interest. Colour photographic / illustrated laminated boards with black, white and silver coloured titles to the front panel and black and white coloured titles to the backstrip. The interactive part of the book...
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NZ$16.60
SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH OF NASA SHUTTLE ASTRONAUT WILLIAM F. READDY
by Readdy, William F
Washington, D. C.: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 1987. Official NASA black and white photograph of the NASA astronaut William F. Readdy. The photo was taken while he was still an astronaut candidate. Ready flew on 3 shuttle missions: STS-42, STS-51, STS-79. SIGNED, without inscription, "William F. Readdy". Provenance: from the collection of Lee Saegesser, Chief Archivist from 1967 until 1997 in the Washington, DC NASA Headquarters History Office. Certificate of Authenticity...
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NZ$42.80
NASA PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED BY NASA TEST PILOT "FITZ" FULTON
by Fulton, Fitzhugh
Edwards, California: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1980. 8" by 10" black and white photograph signed by "Fitz" Fulton, long-time test pilot for the U. S. Air Force and for NASA. The photo pictures Fulton with another pilot standing in front of a jet plane at the Hugh L. Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base. Provenance: from the collection of Lee Saegesser, Chief Archivist from 1967 until 1997 in the Washington, DC NASA Headquarters History Office. The photo is in...
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NZ$256.80
SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH OF CONGRESSMAN GEORGE P. MILLER
by Miller, George Paul
Washington, D. C.: Unpublished, 1972. Black and white photograph of California Congressman George P. Miller, who was the Chairman of the House Committee on Science and Astronautics from 1961 until 1973. SIGNED and inscribed, "To Lee D. Saegesser--from Congressman George P. Miller, Chairman Committee on Science and Astronautics." Provenance: from the collection of Lee Saegesser, Chief Archivist from 1967 until 1997 in the Washington, DC NASA Headquarters History Office. Certificate of Authenticity...
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NZ$77.04
A Choice of Catastrophes: The Disasters that Threaten Our World
by Asimov, Isaac
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1979. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition, First Printing.. Fine first edition in clean unchipped dust jacket. Clean red boards with black cloth spine, bright gold lettering on spine. No fading or wear. Binding is tight and square, pages and edges are clean and bright. Clean red endpapers - no names, writing or marks. 377 pages with index. Clean dust jacket is unchipped, no wear, no tears, not price clipped; nice photo of author on rear panel; enclosed in new archival...
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NZ$25.68
SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION STS-61 POSTAL COVER SIGNED BY THE NINTH NASA ADMINISTRATOR DANIEL GOLDIN
by Goldin, Daniel S
Kennedy Space Center, Florida: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1993. Postal cover with elaborate cartouche honoring the December 1993 shuttle mission to repair the Hubble Telescope.. The postal cover is boldly SIGNED, "Daniel S. Goldin" by the man who was to become NASA's longest-tenured Administrator. The cover is postmarked on the launch date, December 2, 1993 at the Kennedy Space Center Post Office. Provenance: from the collection of Lee Saegesser, Chief Archivist from 1967 until...
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NZ$128.40
The Mars Project
by Wernher Von Braun
Paperback / softback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; This classic on space travel was first published in 1953, when interplanetary space flight was considered science fiction by most of those who considered it at all. Here the German-born scientist Wernher von Braun detailed what he belie
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NZ$54.64
