The history of space exploration : discoveries from the ancient world to the extraterrestrial future
Launius, Roger D.2018
Books, Manuscripts
For centuries humanity has engaged in a virtual exploration of space through astronomical observation, aided by astounding scientific and technological advances. In more than sixty years since the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957, more than 6,000 functioning satellites have been launched into Earth's orbit and beyond - some to the farthest reaches of the Solar System - and more than 540 people have travelled into space. Unprecedented in its chronological and geographical scope, this book charts the history of space exploration from the first gunpowder rockets through the Moon landings, and into a future of space tourism. Numerous sidebars focus on the key individuals and inventions that brought us closer to the farthest reaches of the universe.
Main title:
Author:
Launius, Roger D., author
Imprint:
London : Thames & Hudson, 2018.
Collation:
400 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 26 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780500022023 (hbk)
Dewey class:
629.4
LC class:
TL793
Language:
English
BRN:
2306896