Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Michaud, Michael A. G. Reaching for the high frontier. Bibliography: p. Includes index. 1. Astronautics--United States--History. 2. Astronautics and state--United States--History. I. Title. TL789.8.U5M53 1986 629.4′0973 86-91456 ISBN 0-275-92151-4 (alk.: paper) ISBN 0-275-92150-6 (pbk.: alk. paper) Copyright © 1986 by Praeger Publishers All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, by any process or technique, without the express written consent of the publisher. Library of Congress Catalog Card. Number: 86-91456 ISBN:0-275-92151-4 (alk. paper) ISBN:0-275-92150-6 (pbk.: alk. paper) First published in 1986 Praeger Publishers, 521 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10175 A division of Greenwood Press, Inc. Printed in the United States of America U221E+⃝™ The paper used in this book complies with the Permanent Paper Standard issued by the National Information Standards Organization (Z39.48-1984). 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 -iv- |