Ray Castillo
Headquarters, Washington, DC                    July 16, 1998
(Phone:  202/358-4555)

NOTE TO EDITORS:  N98-47

NASA PRODUCES THIRD VOLUME OF "EXPLORING THE UNKNOWN "

     Today, NASA unveils Exploring the Unknown:  Selected 
Documents in the History of the U.S. Civil Space Program, Volume 
3:  Using Space, edited by John M. Logsdon, with Roger D. Launius, 
David H. Onkst, and Steven J. Garber.

     Exploring the Unknown is an essential reference series for 
anyone interested in the history of the U.S. civil space program 
and its development over time.  Using Space is the third book in 
the six volume series that contains a selection of key documents, 
many of which are available for the first time, and provides 
insight into the U.S. civil space program.  The three major 
sections of this book -- History of Satellite Communications, 
Observing the Earth from Space, and Space as an Investment in 
Economic Growth -- include essays and critical documents in the 
history of space flight.  Further, each document is introduced by 
a headnote to provide context, bibliographic details, and 
background information to enlighten the reader as necessary. 

     The first two volumes of the Exploring the Universe series 
are:  Organizing for Exploration and External Relationships.  The 
three future volumes will trace the evolution of space 
transportation, human space flight, and space science.

     John M. Logsdon, Director of the Space Policy Institute at 
the George Washington University, will be signing the new book 
this evening, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm, in the NASA Headquarters 
Library.  NASA Headquarters is located at the corner of 4th and E 
Streets, SW, in Washington, DC.  Any reporter wishing to attend 
the book signing or to obtain a copy of the book should contact 
NASA Senior Historian Roger Launius at 202/358-0383.

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