The University of Iowa and the race for space

The University of Iowa and the race for space

Streaming video - 2019

Did you know that Iowa played a major role in the International Space Race of the 1960s? Join UI Professor Cornelia Lang for stories of the contributions of University of Iowa scientists and students to the race for space. She will discuss the life and legacy of Professor James Van Allen and also give many examples of current spacecraft and research projects ongoing today in the Department of Physics and Astronomy that work to continue his legacy in space.

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Subjects
Van Allen, James A. > (James Alfred), > 1914-2006.
University of Iowa. > Department of Physics and Astronomy > History.
University of Iowa. > Department of Physics and Astronomy.
Project Apollo (U.S.) > History.
Space race.
Astronautics and state > United States > History > 20th century.
Astronautics and state > United States.
Aeronautics and state > United States > History > 20th century.
Aeronautics and state > United States.
Space flight > History > 20th century.
Manned space flight.
Moon > Exploration.
Outer space > Exploration > History > 20th century.
Outer space > Exploration.
Published
Iowa City, IA : Iowa City Public Library [2019]
Language
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Corporate Author
Iowa City Public Library
Corporate Author
Iowa City Public Library (-)
Online Access
Go to Iowa City Public Library's Streaming Video site.
Physical Description
1 online resource (approximately 64 min.) : sound, color

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