NASA Special Publication Books in Order

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The NASA Special Publication series, published between 1974 and 2001, includes works that explore various aspects of space exploration, particularly focusing on lunar and planetary missions. The series features books that examine historical planning and scientific perspectives related to space travel, including studies of the Moon and concepts for reaching Mars. Contributions within the series often emphasize technical and strategic developments in aerospace history.

NASA Special Publication is published by National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

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  2. Apollo Over the Moon: A View From Orbit

    1978 · Harold Masursky and Farouk El-Baz

    Apollo Over the Moon: A View From Orbit is a 1978 book by Harold Masursky, Farouk El-Baz. It is part of the series NASA Special Publication.

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  3. Humans to Mars: Fifty Years of Mission Planning, 1950-2000

    2001 · David S. F. Portree

    Humans to Mars: Fifty Years of Mission Planning, 1950-2000 is a 2001 book by David S. F. Portree. It is part of the series Monographs in aerospace…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the NASA Special Publication books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Mars as viewed by Mariner 9”. Start with “Mars as viewed by Mariner 9.”

How many books are in the NASA Special Publication series?

We list 3 books by Harold Masursky , published between 1974–2001.

Where can I buy the NASA Special Publication books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.