A grouping of two (2) NASA & space exploration-related posters:
1.) NASA/USRA University Advanced Design Program 4th Annual Summer Conference
June 1988
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Published by the Kennedy Space Center
Visible 17 1/4 x 21 1/2inch., framed to 22 3/4 x 27 1/4inch.,
Depicting the image of an American space craft orbiting the earth's atmosphere, reflected in an astronauts helmet as he looks upon his mission, this framed poster advertises an annual conference hosted as a capstone event between NASA and the Universities Space Research Association (USRA). Prevalent mostly throughout the 1980s and 90s, this conference was hosted as a yearly forum for students, where they would make oral presentations regarding their design studies and findings to a board of important NASA and industry professionals. While the original conference has since ceased from occurrence, NASA continues to host similar competitions and events for students.
2.) STS-1 Takes Flight
12 April 1981
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Published by NASA
Visible 7 3/4 x 9 1/2inch x 11 1/2 x 13 1/2inch.
An image of Space Transportation System 1 (STS-1) lifting off from the ground on 12 April 1981, carrying commander John W. Young (1930-2018) and Robert L. Crippen (b. 1937). The maiden voyage of a newly designed spacecraft designed to carry crew, the STS-1 orbited Earth a total of 37 times before returning to the surface, beckoning in a new era of spaceflight capabilities. The Space Shuttle Program would continue successfully for the next 30 years, flying over 100 missions.
Included on the back is a presentation inscription penned on 11 October 1983 to Dr. Gerald "Jerry" Gregorek (1931-2019), who was an aeronautical and astronautical engineering pioneer.
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[NASA, Space Exploration, Apollo Program] [Aviation, History of Flight, Airplanes, Aeronautics, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace]
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Provenance: Gerald "Jerry" and Carol Gregorek collection
Carol Gregorek is a veteran of the aerospace and aeronautical world, having developed, administered, and directed engineering education and research programs for NASA, the United States military, academia, and the wider industry. She served on the International Aeronautique Federation (IAF) Education Committee since 1989 and is active in public policy at the state and federal levels.
Dr. Gerald "Jerry" Gregorek (1931-2019) was an aeronautical and astronautical engineering pioneer. He served as the chair of the Department of Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (1991-1999) and director of the Aeronautical and Astronautical Research Laboratory (Aeronautical Laboratory) at the Ohio State University. His work included several NASA flight test programs.
He received numerous accolades, including being a Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA), a member of the Supersonic Wind Tunnel Association, American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), International Astronautical Federation (IAF) (awarded the Melina Medal), Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI), Ohio Executive of the Year for Industry and Technology, Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), and recognition from many other national and international professional societies.
Jerry's journey outside the moon-earth system into deep space aboard the Enterprise mission is a perpetual tribute to him.
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