Overview

Using space exploration as a model, former Soviet cosmonaut candidate Yuri Karash delves into the competition between US and Russian/Soviet space programmes and the transition to co-operative efforts. He discusses the critical space policies and technological developments from 1957 to 1998. Leading up to the construction of the International Space Station, he offers his perspective mingled with historic photographs from the turbulent 1960s era.

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Author:   Yuri Y. Karash
Publisher:   American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics
Imprint:   American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics
Dimensions:   Width: 16.40cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.499kg
ISBN:  

9781563473197

ISBN 10:   1563473194
Pages:   300
Publication Date:   31 May 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

"The Beginning (the Eisenhower-Khrushchev Period); An Attempt of Breakthrough (the Khrushchev-Kennedy Period); A Stalemate (The Khrushchev-Johnson and Brezhnev-Johnson Periods); Conclusion; The Changed Environment; Prelude to the Apollo-Soyuz Project; ASTP - A Road to Liftoff; Post-ASTP - Raised and Fallen Expectations; Conclusion; A Prelude to Cooperation; From Soviet-American to Russian-American Cooperation in Space; From ACRV Subcontractor to Full-Fledged Partner; An Uneasy Partnership; Did US-Russian Cooperation Pass a """"Point of No Return""""?"

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