Overview

This book tells the remarkable story of space exploration from the early twentieth century to the present, with compelling coverage - including a wealth of illustrations - of every US space mission ever undertaken, including those of projects Mercury, Gemini and Apollo, and the development of the Space Shuttle. The exciting story is brought right up to the present by explaining the functions of NASA's two windows in space: the Hubble Space Telescope and the International Space Station.

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Author:   Michael H. Gorn ,  Buzz Aldrin
Publisher:   Merrell Publishers Ltd
Imprint:   Merrell Publishers Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 24.50cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 2.80cm
Weight:   1.733kg
ISBN:  

9781858942544

ISBN 10:   1858942543
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   28 September 2005
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Unknown
Availability:   In Print  
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Captures the spirit of NASA better than any other book I have seen in 40 years' experience within the space industry.

Illustrated with 500 photographs, the book conveys the compelling urgency and excitement around the missions - TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION A superbly produced record by Michael Gorn - THE FINANCIAL TIMES A great read for any space enthusiast - BBC FOCUS MAGAZINE

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"Michael H. Gorn is the author of many books about the history of aeronautics and spaceflight, including ""Expanding the Envelope: Research at NACA and NASA"" (winner of the 2004 Gardner-Lasser Aerospace History Literature Award). He is also the recipient of the Alfred V. Verville Fellowship from the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum."

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