The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration: From the Ancient World to the Extraterrestrial Future Launius Roger D.Pevná vazba
The first in-depth, fully illustrated history of global space discovery and exploration from ancient times to the modern era "The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration examines civilization's…
Specifikacia The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration: From the Ancient World to the Extraterrestrial Future Launius Roger D.Pevná vazba
The first in-depth, fully illustrated history of global space discovery and exploration from ancient times to the modern era "The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration examines civilization's continued desire to explore the next frontier as only the Smithsonian can do it." --Buzz Aldrin, Gemini 12 and Apollo 11 astronaut and author of No Dream Is Too HighFormer NASA and Smithsonian space curator and historian Roger D. Launius presents a comprehensive history of our endeavors to understand the universe, honoring millennia of human curiosity, ingenuity, and achievement.This extensive study of international space exploration is packed with over 500 photographs, illustrations, graphics, and cutaways, plus plenty of sidebars on key scientific and technological developments, influential figures, and pioneering spacecraft.Starting with space