Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronauts
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Workshop was videotaped at the Gilruth Recreation Center at the Johnson Space Center, on July 21, 1989, moderated by John Logsdon.
Managing the Moon Program
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronauts
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Workshop was videotaped at the Gilruth Recreation Center at the Johnson Space Center, on July 21, 1989, moderated by John Logsdon.
Managing the Moon Program: Lessons Learned from Project Apollo
Author: John LogsdonPublisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781477557105
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
There have been many detailed historical studies of the process of deciding on and executing the Apollo lunar landing during the 1960's and early 1970's. From the announcement of President John F. Kennedy on May 25, 1061, of his decision to land an American on the Moon by the end of the decade, through the first lunar landing on July 20, 1969, on to the last of six successful Moon landings with Apollo 17 in December 1972, NASA carried out Project Apollo with enthusiasm and aplomb. The NASA History Office has chosen to publish this monograph containing the recollections of key participants in the management process. The collective oral history here was recorded in 1989 at the Johnson Space Center. It includes the recollection of key participants in Apollo's administration, addressing issues such as communication between field centers, the prioritization of technological goals, and the delegation of responsibility.
Managing the Moon Program
Author: National Aeronautics AdministrationPublisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781493657117
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
There have been many detailed historical studies of the process of deciding on and executing the Apollo lunar landing during the 1960's and early 1970's. From the announcement of President John F. Kennedy on May 25, 1061, of his decision to land an American on the Moon by the end of the decade, through the first lunar landing on July 20, 1969, on to the last of six successful Moon landings with Apollo 17 in December 1972, NASA carried out Project Apollo with enthusiasm and aplomb. The NASA History Office has chosen to publish this monograph containing the recollections of key participants in the management process. The collective oral history here was recorded in 1989 at the Johnson Space Center. It includes the recollection of key participants in Apollo's administration, addressing issues such as communication between field centers, the prioritization of technological goals, and the delegation of responsibility.
Doing the Impossible
Author: Arthur L. SlotkinPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461437016
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Apollo was known for its engineering triumphs, but its success also came from a disciplined management style. This excellent account of one of the most important personalities in early American human spaceflight history describes for the first time how George E. Mueller, the system manager of the human spaceflight program of the 1960s, applied the SPO methodology and other special considerations such as “all-up”testing, resulting in the success of the Apollo Program. Wernher von Braun and others did not readily accept such testing or Mueller’s approach to system management, but later acknowledged that without them NASA would not have landed astronauts on the Moon by 1969. While Apollo remained Mueller’s priority, from his earliest days at the agency, he promoted a robust post-Apollo Program which resulted in Skylab, the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station. As a result of these efforts, Mueller earned the sobriquet: “the father of the space shuttle.” Following his success at NASA, Mueller returned to industry. Although he did not play a leading role in human spaceflight again, in 2011 the National Air and Space Museum awarded him their lifetime achievement trophy for his contributions. Following the contributions of George E. Mueller, in this unique book Arthur L. Slotkin answers such questions as: exactly how did the methods developed for use in the Air Force ballistic missile programs get modified and used in the Apollo Program? How did George E. Mueller, with the help of others, manage the Apollo Program? How did NASA centers, coming from federal agencies with cultures of their own, adapt to the new structured approach imposed from Washington? George E. Mueller is the ideal central character for this book. He was instrumental in the creation of Apollo extension systems leading to Apollo, the Shuttle, and today’s ISS and thus was a pivotal figure in early American human spaceflight history.
Managing the Moon Program
Author: Nasa History DivisionPublisher:
ISBN: 9781780393193
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
First published in 1999 as volume 14 in the NASA "Monograph in Aerospace History" series. This study contains photographs and illustrations.
Administration and Management of Space Exploration, Project Apollo
Author: United States. National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
A Man on the Moon
Author: Andrew ChaikinPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 014311235X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 721
Book Description
"The authoritative masterpiece" (L. A. Times) on the Apollo space program and NASA's journey to the moon This acclaimed portrait of heroism and ingenuity captures a watershed moment in human history. The astronauts themselves have called it the definitive account of their missions. On the night of July 20, 1969, our world changed forever when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. Based on in-depth interviews with twenty-three of the twenty-four moon voyagers, as well as those who struggled to get the program moving, A Man on the Moon conveys every aspect of the Apollo missions with breathtaking immediacy and stunning detail. A Man on the Moon is also the basis for the acclaimed miniseries produced by Tom Hanks, From the Earth to the Moon, now airing and streaming again on HBO in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11.
Managing Large Systems
Author: Leonard R. SaylesPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351507222
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Managing Large Systems examines a range of human, organizational, and managerial challenges associated with large systems. Special attention is given to the behavioral relationships among scientists and engineers, business and technical managers, sponsor organizations and their contractors, business and government officials, and line and functional managers.The descriptions of problems of technical organization and performance motivation are based primarily on an extended field study of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Managing Large Systems includes a description of the unique management system developed by NASA under the leadership of James Webb that many believe was responsible for their extraordinary technological achievements that culminated in the first moon landing. Parallels are drawn to other large-scale technology programs in aerospace and atomic energy.The authors find traditional managerial principles regarding controls, incentive systems, and planning to be inadequate in the context of large systems. They look to organizational clusters to manage future projects in advanced technological areas and in public sectors such as urban development, massive medical programs, and ecological improvements.
Project Management in NASA
Author: Richard L. ChapmanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
An analytical description of the NASA project management system is presented with emphasis on the human element. The NASA concept of project management, program managers, and the problems and strengths of the NASA system are discussed.
Apollo Program Management
Author: United States. Congress. House. Science and AstronauticsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description