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Ronald Reagan and the Space Frontier


Ronald Reagan and the Space Frontier


Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology

von: John M. Logsdon

CHF 39.00

Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 26.11.2018
ISBN/EAN: 9783319989624
Sprache: englisch

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When Ronald Reagan was elected in 1980, limits on NASA funding and the lack of direction under the Nixon and Carter administrations had left the U.S. space program at a crossroads. In contrast to his predecessors, Reagan saw outer space as humanity’s final frontier and as an opportunity for global leadership. His optimism and belief in American exceptionalism guided a decade of U.S. activities in space, including bringing the space shuttle into operation, dealing with the 1986 <i>Challenger </i>accident and its aftermath, committing to a permanently crewed space station, encouraging private sector space efforts, and fostering international space partnerships with both U.S. allies and with the Soviet Union. Drawing from a trove of declassified primary source materials and oral history interviews, John M. Logsdon provides the first comprehensive account of Reagan’s civilian and commercial space policies during his eight years in the White House. Even as a fiscal conservative who was hesitant to increase NASA’s budget, Reagan’s enthusiasm for the space program made him perhaps the most pro-space president in American history.<br>
1. A Cowboy Comes to Washington.- 2. Getting Started.- 3. First Decisions.- 4. An Initial Reagan Space Policy.- 5. SIG (Space) Gets Started.- 6. Space Shuttle Issues: Round One.- 7. The Next Logical Step.- 8. Debates and Disagreement.- 9. The Space Station Decision.- 10. "Follow Our Dreams to Distant Stars".- 11. Together in Orbit: Round One.- 12. Space Commercialization.- 13. Commercializing Earth Orbit.- 14. Space Shuttle Issues: Round Two.- 15. Finishing the First Term.- 16. Changing of the Guard.- 17. Shuttle Wars.- 18. <i>Challenger</i>.- 19. Recovering from the Accident.- 20. Correcting a Policy Mistake.- 21. The Home Stretch.- 22. Together in Orbit: Round Two.- 23. The Quest for Leadership.- 24. The Reagan Space Legacy.
<b>John M. Logsdon</b> is a world-renowned historian and analyst of space issues. He is the author of <i>John F. Kennedy and the Race to the Moon</i> (Palgrave, 2010) and <i>After Apollo? Richard Nixon and the American Space Program</i> (Palgrave, 2015), both of which are award-winning, definitive accounts of presidential space policy. He is Professor Emeritus at The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs and founder of its Space Policy Institute.
When Ronald Reagan was elected in 1980, limits on NASA funding and the lack of direction under the Nixon and Carter administrations had left the U.S. space program at a crossroads. In contrast to his predecessors, Reagan saw outer space as humanity’s final frontier and as an opportunity for global leadership. His optimism and belief in American exceptionalism guided a decade of U.S. activities in space, including bringing the space shuttle into operation, dealing with the 1986 <i>Challenger </i>accident and its aftermath, committing to a permanently crewed space station, encouraging private sector space efforts, and fostering international space partnerships with both U.S. allies and with the Soviet Union. Drawing from a trove of declassified primary source materials and oral history interviews, John M. Logsdon provides the first comprehensive account of Reagan’s civilian and commercial space policies during his eight years in the White House. Even as a fiscal conservative who was hesitant to increase NASA’s budget, Reagan’s enthusiasm for the space program made him perhaps the most pro-space president in American history.
Written by the leading expert on U.S. space policy history Presents the definitive account of President Reagan’s civilian and commercial space policy Appeals to scholars, practitioners, and readers interested in the history of space exploration, the U.S. space program, the American presidency, the Cold War, and public policy
“Once again, John Logsdon puts us ‘in the room where it happens’ as the decisions are made that will lead to today’s International Space Station and burgeoning commercial space sector. No one is better at transforming meticulous research and complex history into an engaging and highly-readable tale. A must-read for anyone interested in space history or presidential decision-making.” (Kathy Sullivan, NASA astronaut, retired, and Ambassador-at-Large, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum)<div><br></div><div>“Without question, Professor Logsdon is the preeminent historian of the U.S. space program.&nbsp; This book is unique in providing a thorough and insightful analysis of the decision-making process used to resolve the major space-related issues during the presidency of Ronald Reagan, a period of time that witnessed more space policy than any other in our history.&nbsp; It represents a critical foundation that will benefit students, public servants, and industry executives for manyyears to come and is a must-read for any space enthusiast.” (Gilbert Rye, former director of space programs, National Security Council)</div><div><br></div><div>“Ronald Reagan had greater influence over NASA’s space activities than any president not named John F. Kennedy. During his presidency the space shuttle began flying, the space station gained approval, and space commercialization entered a new era. John Logsdon has told this story with verve and style. His depth of knowledge is unparalleled, his breadth of analysis is incomparable, and his presentation is unrivaled in this superb account.” (Roger D. Launius, former NASA chief historian and author of The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration)<p>&nbsp;</p></div>

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