“From pioneering the space age to maintaining national security, the story of PARI is one that needs to be told as the next generation of students, engineers and scientists now carry the torch. In this well-researched, well-written book, Craig Gralley brings...

“A compelling portrait of an important organization. Rich in detail and strong in human stories, Gralley’s work is a significant addition to an understudied part of America’s space history.” — Roger Launius former Chief Historian, NASA and Associate...

“Gralley’s work recovering PARI’s proud past gives us a firm foundation on which to build our future. It’s humbling to think of all the people over the past six decades who passed through PARI’s gates. Their personal stories come alive in this book and the...