National Academy of Sciences (U.S.) Space Science Board.
National Academy of Sciences Space Science Board records, 1958-1974.
Collection includes correspondence, reports and meeting minutes. Important topics include: Atmospheric sciences, Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), extraterrestrial contamination, International Council on Scientific Unions (ICSU), International Geophysical Year (IGY), lunar exploration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Academy of Sciences (U.S.) - Administration, National Research Council (U.S.), planetary atmospheres, planetary exploration, rocketry, satellites, solar-terrestrial physics.
The Space Science Board was appointed in spring 1958 at the request of the Executive Committee of the U.S. National Committee for the International Geophysical Year. The Board's mission was to survey the scientific aspects of the human exploration of space. The SSB provided advice on the continuation and expansion of the IGY's rocket and satellite programs, and later advised NASA, the Dept. of Defense, and the National Science Foundation on aspects of interplanetary probes and space stations, potential problems of manned spaceflight, the exploration of Venus and Mars, and other matters related to space.
COSPAR
International Council of Scientific Unions.
National Academy of Sciences (U.S.) -- Administration.
National Research Council (U.S.)
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
International Geophysical Year, 1957-1958.
Atmosphere -- Research.
Planets -- Atmospheres.
Planets -- Exploration.
Rocketry.
Satellites.
Geophysics
Outer space -- Exploration.
Sun
Minutes. aat
Reports. aat
Moon -- Exploration
AIP-ICOS
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