Man in Space (Reconnaissance Survey) 1903-1981

摘要

The purpose of the study, as defined by PL 96-344, was to 'identify the possible locations, components, and features of a new unit of the national park system commemorative to this theme, with special emphasis to be placed on the internationally historic event of the first human contact with the surface of the moon.' The legislation further requested that the study investigate methods for safeguarding identified locations, structures, and instrumentation features and for displaying and interpreting them to the visiting public. This study documents the preliminary findings of the National Park Service study team concerning the historic features associated with the U.S. space program, in particular the first moon landing. The report includes an overview of the space program, a description of the major sites and facilities associated with the program, and an analysis of the significance and condition of those features.