Judith Resnik Papers 1976-1986

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Judith Resnik Papers 1976-1986

1976-1986

http://rave.ohiolink.edu/archives/ead/OhAkUAS0002

Akron native Judith Resnick served in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration from 1978 until the tragic 1986 explosion of the space shuttle . These papers contain training manuals, photographs, transparencies, schematics, memos, press kits and briefings obtained during Resnik's time with NASA. These records do not contain any information regarding the personal or early life of Resnik. Challenger

4 cubic feet (4 boxes)

eng, Latn

Archival Services, University Libraries, The University of Akron

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United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was established as an independent agency of the executive branch on October 1, 1958 by the National Aeronautics and Space Act (72 Stat. 426), approved July 29, 1958. It superseded the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). NASA conducted redsearch on problems of flight, developed aeronautical and space vehicles, explored outer space, and participated in international programs for the peaceful development of space technology....

Resnik, Judith, 1949-1986

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Judith Resnik was born on April 5, 1949 in Akron, Ohio to Dr. Marvin and Sarah Resnik. She attended Akron public schools, graduating from Firestone High School in 1966. She continued her education, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University in 1970, and a doctorate in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland in 1977. In January 1978, she was selected to join the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). While at NASA...