JOURNAL ARTICLE

The People's Spaceship: NASA, the Shuttle Era, and Public Engagement after Apollo by Amy Paige Kaminski (review).

Published In: Technology & Culture, 2025, v. 66, n. 1. P. 281 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Reser, Anna 3 of 3

Abstract

"The People's Spaceship: NASA, the Shuttle Era, and Public Engagement after Apollo" by Amy Paige Kaminski explores NASA's public engagement strategy during the space shuttle era, focusing on cultivating diverse publics and creating new forms of engagement. The book discusses NASA's efforts to balance public support with scientific rigor, commercialization of the shuttle program, and the agency's struggle to maintain a positive image. Kaminski highlights the importance of creating new images of spaceflight tailored to specific publics and raises questions about the intersectionality of NASA's outreach efforts. The book concludes with reflections on the future of public relations for human spaceflight, emphasizing the emotional connection people have with spaceflight technology. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

Source:Technology & Culture. 2025/01, Vol. 66, Issue 1, p281
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:History
Publication Date:2025
ISSN:0040-165X
DOI:10.1353/tech.2025.a951080
Accession Number:182908446
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