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Inspired Enterprise
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- Book Synopsis
- Discover how NASA, the Smithsonian, and the aerospace community helped craft, legitimize, and popularize the beloved television show Star Trek. Star Trek**xA0;creator Gene Roddenberry sought to create a work of science fiction that would immerse viewers not only through clever storylines and modern visual effects, but also by presenting the story in a scientific and technological context that felt believable. To this end, Roddenberry, a former WWII combat pilot, used his connections in the aerospace industry to seek out the latest and greatest technology. This book, authored by Glen E. Swanson,**xA0;former chief historian at the NASA Johnson Space Center, uncovers the story of how NASA, the Smithsonian, and the aerospace industry helped craft, legitimize, and popularize the beloved television show**xA0;Star Trek. Further context is provided through the discussion of additional factors behind the success of the show, including merchandising and syndication.
- About The Author
- Glen Swanson discovered the connection between NASA and Star Trek during his time as chief historian at the Johnson Space Center, a position he held from 1998 to 2002. He is also the founder of Quest: The History of Spaceflight Quarterly, the world's only peer-reviewed journal focusing on the history of spaceflight, which has been in continuous publication for more than 30 years. He lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780764369360
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing, (15 July 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 288
- Weight
- 680 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 229 x 152 mm
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