| Publication |
London, Amber Books Ltd, 2006.
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| Description |
256pBlack Spine
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| Summary/Abstract |
Experience the exhilaration of space flight, from Sputnik to Spaceship One in this entertaining and educational journey into the universe. Learn how space exploration impacts life on Earth as astronauts gather critical information that could help doctors treat tumors and diabetes more effectively. Join the astronauts for a journey through the history of space exploration from the earliest days of the space race to modern multi-national missions. This book covers every significant space mission. This offers a remarkable, riveting adventure for anyone who ever wanted to be an astronaut when they grew up.
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| Contents |
Introduction
First steps in space
The pioneers
Rockets and launchers
Satellites
Shuttles and stations
To the moon
Mars and Venus
Exploring further
Index
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| Standard Number |
1904687660 Hb.
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