Astronautics: Book 1: Dawn of the Space Age
Item #: BookAstronauticsVOL1
Astronautics: Book 1: Dawn of the Space Age
Astronautics is a fascinating, well researched and written book, which chronicles the history of space rocketry. This resource details the discoveries and engineering innovations that have occurred—in both the United States and the former Soviet Union—from World War II to the early 1970s. From European war missiles to multibillion dollar spacecraft that orbit the earth today, this sourcebook covers the evolution of rocketry in great detail and discusses the impact rocket science has had on other areas of humanity. Filled with fascinating facts from history without technical jargon and specialized language, this reference will interest both space enthusiasts and general readers alike.
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Paperback: 232 pages
Publisher: Collector's Guide Publishing, Inc. (September 10, 2007)
Language: English
Book Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
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Astronautics is a fascinating, well researched and written book, which chronicles the history of space rocketry. This resource details the discoveries and engineering innovations that have occurred—in both the United States and the former Soviet Union—from World War II to the early 1970s. From European war missiles to multibillion dollar spacecraft that orbit the earth today, this sourcebook covers the evolution of rocketry in great detail and discusses the impact rocket science has had on other areas of humanity. Filled with fascinating facts from history without technical jargon and specialized language, this reference will interest both space enthusiasts and general readers alike.
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