Synopsis: From the dust jacket: "In this heavily documented book, Ley quotes scientists, space-agency administrators, and spokesmen from industry to show that space research is intended primarily for practical and peaceful purposes. ... HARNESSING SPACE is based on reports prepared for Congress by congressional committees to make public the U.S. efforts in space. The selections and Willy Ley's introduction and commentary connecting them into a related book provide the reader with the history of astronautics and the full range of our work in this field."