PURDUE STUDIES IN AERONAUTICS
AND ASTRONAUTICS

James R. Hansen, Series Editor

Purdue Studies in Aeronautics and Astronautics builds on Purdue’s leadership in aeronautic and astronautic engineering, as well as the historic accomplishments of many of its luminary alums. Works in the series will explore cutting-edge topics in aeronautics and astronautics enterprises, tell unique stories from the history of flight and space travel, and contemplate the future of human space exploration and colonization.

RECENT BOOKS IN THE SERIES

Piercing the Horizon: The Story of Visionary NASA Chief Tom Paine
by Sunny Tsiao

Calculated Risk: The Supersonic Life and Times of Gus Grissom
by George Leopold

Spacewalker: My Journey in Space and Faith as
NASA’s Record-Setting Frequent Flyer
by Jerry Ross