Project Space Station: Plans for a Permanent Manned Space Station

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Set against the backdrop of NASA's ambitious plans for a permanent manned space station by 1990, the book explores the technological and architectural innovations needed for this groundbreaking project. It highlights the evolution of space habitats, referencing Skylab and the Soviet Salyut as predecessors. Brian O'Leary, an experienced astrophysicist and former astronaut, provides insights into the modular design of the station and the potential for continuous scientific experimentation in space, marking a new era in human space exploration.