NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACEADMINISTRATION
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: NAS 1.1/date
SERIES TITLE: Semi-Annual Reports
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
FREQUENCY: Semi-annual
YEARS PUBLISHED: October 1958- December 1969
DESCRIPTION: Began as a semi-annual status report to
Congress on the space program, but developed into an in-
depth analysis of all happenings in the space program,
from preparation for manned flights to ongoing
research. Original reports include a brief
introduction to the NASA program, followed by a 6-
month update of progress and highlights of NASA's
most recent ventures. Includes reports of latest
NASA research and a general organizational and
financial overview of NASA. Became increasingly
research-oriented in later issues.
Includes numerous tables, drawings,
photographs, graphs, and appendices. Also
lists roster of National Aeronautics and Space Council.
USES: A valuable resource for anyone desiring detailed
information on the NASA program during the 1960s.
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STUDENT NAMES: Barry Stokes
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: NAS 1.19:nos.
SERIES TITLE: Educational Program, EP
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, Office of Educational Programs
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1961-
DESCRIPTION: Includes handbooks and bibliographies on a wide
range of topics relating to NASA. Illustrates
lessons from life sciences, physical sciences,
astronomy, and physics in relatively non-technical
language. Includes curricular suggestions for
teachers. Colorfully illustrated with clearly
captioned photographs, drawing, and diagrams.
USES: Excellent resources for science teachers at the
secondary school level and for members of the general public
with interests in space technology.
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Technical Reports
NAS 1.12:nos.
NASA Facts
NAS 1.20:letters and nos.
INDEXED IN: GPO Monthly Catalog
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STUDENT NAMES: Susan Campbell, Mary Jo Miller
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: NAS 1.20: letters & nos.
SERIES TITLE: NASA Facts
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1967-
DESCRIPTION: Each issue describes a NASA program (e.g.,
Gemini, Apollo, Shuttle, etc.) or discusses a space-related
technique (e.g., living in space, rocket propulsion,
use of lasers, etc.).
USES: Designed for use in middle and high school science
classes, but also of use to any member of the general
public with an interest in space.
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Education Program, EP
NAS 1.19:nos.
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STUDENT NAMES: Lee Hemphill
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: NAS 1.29:nos.
SERIES TITLE: NASA Tech Briefs
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
FREQUENCY: Monthly-
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1960-
DESCRIPTION: Short articles on any new technology derived
from NASA's research and development activities.
Includes subject index.
USES: Provides information on NASA research to
businesspeople and other scientists and researchers.
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INDEXED IN: Energy Research Abstracts
ISSN: 0145-319X
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STUDENT NAMES: Dawn Mullin, Priscilla Wentworth
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: NAS 1.46:vol.nos. & nos.
SERIES TITLE: NASA Activities
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
FREQUENCY: Bi-monthly
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1969-1991
DESCRIPTION: Running commentary on Nasa activities in the
technical field of aeronautics and exploration of
space. Topics covered include preparations for
advance space probes, ideas generated and possible
foundations for moon colonization.
USES: Published for the purpose of generating support and
enthusiasm from the general public. Of interest to any NASA
enthusiast.
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NASA BITS
NAS 1.36:date
NASA Picture Sets
NAS 1.43/2:nos.
Mission Reports
NAS 1.46:vol.nos. & nos.
Space Science and Applications Notice
NAS 1.53/2
NASA Magazine
NAS 1.87
INDEXED IN: GPO Monthly Catalog
ISSN: 0190-3292
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STUDENT NAMES: Alyssa Altshuler, Carol Jarvis, Sharon
Mackintosh, Kim Snipes, Wang Ying
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: NAS 1.49:vol.nos. & nos.
SERIES TITLE: NASA Report to Educators
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
FREQUENCY: Quarterly
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1973-1990
DESCRIPTION: Newsletter containing information about latest
NASA discoveries, as well as curriculum suggestions,
information about NASA films and classroom visits,
and notes on other services available to schools
USES: Useful to teachers in elementary and secondary schools
for planning lessons in aeronautics and space science.
Though somewhat dated, this series is still useful for
discussing the history of NASA and its programs.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
NASA Activities
NAS 1.46
Educational Horizons
NAS 1.49/2
INDEXED IN: Index to U.S. Government Periodicals
ISSN:0092-346X
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STUDENT NAMES: Nancy Gallagher, Jane Yue