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The History of Space Exploration

Roger D. Launius

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Description:For centuries humanity has engaged in a virtual exploration of space through astronomical observation, aided by astounding scientific and technological advances. In more than sixty years since the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957, more than 6,000 functioning satellites have been launched into Earth s orbit and beyond some to the farthest reaches of the Solar System and more than 540 people have travelled into space. Unprecedented in its chronological and geographical scope, this book charts the history of space exploration from the first gunpowder rockets through the Moon landings, and into a future of space tourism. Numerous sidebars focus on the key individuals and inventions that brought us closer to the farthest reaches of the universe. Filled with astonishing images from the Smithsonian, NASA archives and other international collections, this is the first in-depth, fully illustrated survey of this universal human journey. Table of Contents 1. Laying the Foundations for Space Exploration 2. WWII Paves the Way for Space Exploration 3. Making Space Exploration Real 4. The Space Age Dawns 5. The Race to the Moon 6. New Nations/New Missions 7. Spaceplanes and Orbital Stations 8. The Lure of the Red Planet 9. Beyond Mars 10. Transterrestrial ExpectationsWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The History of Space Exploration. To get started finding The History of Space Exploration, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Release: 2018

ISBN: 050002202X

Description: For centuries humanity has engaged in a virtual exploration of space through astronomical observation, aided by astounding scientific and technological advances. In more than sixty years since the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957, more than 6,000 functioning satellites have been launched into Earth s orbit and beyond some to the farthest reaches of the Solar System and more than 540 people have travelled into space. Unprecedented in its chronological and geographical scope, this book charts the history of space exploration from the first gunpowder rockets through the Moon landings, and into a future of space tourism. Numerous sidebars focus on the key individuals and inventions that brought us closer to the farthest reaches of the universe. Filled with astonishing images from the Smithsonian, NASA archives and other international collections, this is the first in-depth, fully illustrated survey of this universal human journey. Table of Contents 1. Laying the Foundations for Space Exploration 2. WWII Paves the Way for Space Exploration 3. Making Space Exploration Real 4. The Space Age Dawns 5. The Race to the Moon 6. New Nations/New Missions 7. Spaceplanes and Orbital Stations 8. The Lure of the Red Planet 9. Beyond Mars 10. Transterrestrial ExpectationsWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The History of Space Exploration. To get started finding The History of Space Exploration, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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