SuperStructures in Space by Michael H Gorn
Since the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957, hundreds of spacecraft - from satellites and probes to space stations - have ventured beyond Earth's atmosphere to orbit the globe, fly to other planets, peer into the depths of the universe, or encounter comets and asteroids. Many have become household names, their missions the focus of popular attention, while others undertake their equally important tasks in relative anonymity. SuperStructures in Space is the first book to present pictorially the most important of these man-made objects. Featuring a wealth of breathtaking illustrations, this remarkable volume reveals the exciting story behind each selected spacecraft: its origins and development, its designers and manufacturers, and its launch and objectives.
Perfect reading for the interested enthusiast - AVIATION NEWS Beautifully presented.. offers little-known historical insights into the space age ... It's as elegant and engaging as it is glorious ... one of the best illustrated space references you're likely to own - BBC FOCUS The photographs in this book alone are well worth the price - EDGE
Michael H. Gorn, formerly Alfred V. Verville Fellow at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, is Ombudsman at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center in California. He has written extensively on aeronautics and spaceflight.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781858944173 |
| ISBN 10 | 1858944171 |
| Title | SuperStructures in Space |
| Author | Michael H Gorn |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Merrell Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-07-30 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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