The NASA History Division is pleased to announce the publication of Michael Meltzer's Mission to Jupiter:  A History of the Galileo Project (NASA SP-2007-4231).  A landmark mission in terms of planetary science and spacecraft design, the Galileo spacecraft project also explored a new frontier.  This book tells the story of how managers amd other project personnel skillfully overcome major hurdles to make this mission a significant success.    Hard copies of this book are for sale to the public through NASA's Center for Aerospace Information (http://www.sti.nasa.gov) for $25 domestically and $50 internationally.  An electronic copy is also available at http://history.nasa.gov/sp4231.pdf online.

Coincidentally, we are also pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) on a somewhat similar space science project, the Cassini-Huygens international mission to Saturn.  Details are at http://procurement.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/synopsis.cgi?acqid=123752 online.   Interested parties should note that the procedures for submitting proposals have changed slightly from previous NASA History RFPs so proposers should be sure to read the instructions carefully.  The deadline for submissions is May 22, 2007.  Any questions about this RFP should be addressed to Alpana Jenne, as specified in the online announcement. 

Stephen Garber
NASA History Division
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