Abstract This article argues that America’s public library system and the space program forged a symbiotic relationship during the space age, a development that galvanized reading and gave rise to interactive outer space experiences in the nation’s libraries. As humanity set out to explore the heavens, librarians and space proponents joined forces to mobilize support for orbital activities and educate the public about outer space through books, films, astronaut forums, exhibits, experiments, circulating telescopes, and immersive learning events. The article draws upon popular newspapers, library trade journals, NASA and space science association documents, and public library web sites.

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书与火箭：美国公共图书馆与太空计划之间的共生关系，1950-2015

摘要 本文认为，美国的公共图书馆系统和太空计划在太空时代形成了一种共生关系，这一发展激发了阅读，并在国家图书馆中产生了互动的外太空体验。随着人类开始探索天堂，图书馆员和太空支持者联手动员对轨道活动的支持，并通过书籍、电影、宇航员论坛、展览、实验、循环望远镜和沉浸式学习活动向公众宣传外层空间。这篇文章借鉴了流行报纸、图书馆行业期刊、美国宇航局和空间科学协会的文件以及公共图书馆网站。