Overview

Originally published in 1981, the completely revised and updated Second Edition of the Dictionary of Space Technology illustrates the advances of the last 20 years and makes accessible nearly every word, concept, and event relating to this branch of science. It guides lay persons and professionals alike through humankind's activities in space, the beginnings of our extraterrestrial society, and the increasingly important role of space sciences in everyday life. Defines more than 1,500 terms, including: science basics; historic events; defence and armed forces terminology; and planetary sciences. Enhanced by more than 175 photographs and drawings, this Dictionary covers the past, the present and the future of space, space flight, and space technology.

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Author:   Joseph Angelo
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.006kg
ISBN:  

9781579581497

ISBN 10:   1579581498
Pages:   500
Publication Date:   27 January 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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'This work, for its comprehensive coverage, lucid and concise entries suitable for a non-technical interested audience (and just as much for an interested professional scientific and technical audience), all in an attractively designed and produced volume, will help propagate the author's enthusiasm for his subject in the most appropriate way, by offering sound scientific and technical fact. This work will find a useful place in any relevant specialist collection as well as in general reference collections.' Reference Reviews

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