NASA Glenn: 1966–1972 Images

Civil Aeronautics and Space Technology: With its contributions to space program nearly complete, the Lewis Research Center pivoted once again in 1966 to tackle new aviation concerns—both military and civil. These new issues included supersonic transport aircraft, noise and pollution reduction, energy efficiency, and vertical and short-takeoff flight. Lewis continued to manage Centaur, which was now launching both satellites and interplanetary spacecraft, while the Apollo Program completed a series of moon landings. The nuclear propulsion and power programs continued, and the first space test of an ion thruster was completed. Additional historical Glenn images can be found here: www.nasa.gov/early-years-at-nasa-glenn-a-pictorial-history/