The Complete Book of Spaceflight: From Apollo 1 to Zero Gravity Hardcover - 2002
by David Darling
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A commanding encyclopedia of the history and principles of spaceflight--from its humble beginnings to its likely future
""Our reason for spaceflight is just this: we are human, and to be human is to be inquisitive. At heart, we are explorers with a universe of billions of new worlds before us.""
-- from the Introduction
The Complete Book of Spaceflight compiles more than 3,000 extensively cross-referenced entries, spanning every historic milestone and technological achievement in the quest to conquer space. In this all-inclusive reference, astronomer David Darling provides fascinating insights into the cultural development of spaceflight, including its history, science, and technology; the people involved; spaceflight's role in popular culture; and much more. The Complete Book of Spaceflight includes:
* All key missions, manned and unmanned
* Notable fictional portrayals of space journeys
* Biographies of astronauts, rocket engineers, and others involved in space exploration
* Current concepts for future interplanetary and interstellar missions
* Extended, highlighted articles on major topics from Project Mercury to Mir
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- Title The Complete Book of Spaceflight: From Apollo 1 to Zero Gravity
- Author David Darling
- Binding Hardcover
- Pages 544
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Trade Paper Press
- Date 2002-11-27
- ISBN 9781620457740 / 1620457741
- Weight 2.52 lbs (1.14 kg)
- Dimensions 9.25 x 7.5 x 1.19 in (23.50 x 19.05 x 3.02 cm)
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