2002, ISBN: 9781620457740

A commanding encyclopedia of the history and principles of spaceflight--from its humble beginnings to its likely future ''Our reason for spaceflight is just this: we are human, and to … Mehr…

A commanding encyclopedia of the history and principles of spaceflight--from its humble beginnings to its likely future ''Our reason for spaceflight is just this: we are human, and to be human is to be inquisitive. At heart, we are explorers with a universe of billions of new worlds before us.'' -- from the Introduction The Complete Book of Spaceflight compiles more than 3,000 extensively cross-referenced entries, spanning every historic milestone and technological achievement in the quest to conquer space. In this all-inclusive reference, astronomer David Darling provides fascinating insights into the cultural development of spaceflight, including its history, science, and technology; the people involved; spaceflight's role in popular culture; and much more. The Complete Book of Spaceflight includes: * All key missions, manned and unmanned * Notable fictional portrayals of space journeys * Biographies of astronauts, rocket engineers, and others involved in space exploration * Current concepts for future interplanetary and interstellar missions * Extended, highlighted articles on major topics from Project Mercury to Mir Buch (fremdspr.) David Darling gebundene Ausgabe, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 01.11.2002, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2002<

ISBN: 9781620457740

A commanding encyclopedia of the history and principles of spaceflight-from earliest conceptions to faster-than-light galaxy-hoppingHere is the first truly comprehensive guide to space ex… Mehr…

A commanding encyclopedia of the history and principles of spaceflight-from earliest conceptions to faster-than-light galaxy-hoppingHere is the first truly comprehensive guide to space exploration and propulsion, from the first musings of the Greeks to current scientific speculation about interstellar travel using "warp drives" and wormholes. Space buffs will delight in its in-depth coverage of all key manned and unmanned missions and space vehicles-past, present, and projected-and its clear explanations of the technologies involved.Over the course of more than 2,000 extensively cross-referenced entries, astronomer David Darling also provides fascinating insights into the cultural development of spaceflight. In vivid accounts of the major characters and historical events involved, he provides fascinating tales of early innovators, the cross-pollination that has long existed between science fiction and science fact, and the sometimes obscure links between geopolitics, warfare, and advances in rocketry. Trade Books>Hardcover>Science>Engineering>Mech Engr, Turner Publishing Company Core >2<

ISBN: 9781620457740

Hardback, [PU: Wiley], A commanding encyclopedia of the history and principles of spaceflight-from earliest conceptions to faster-than-light galaxy-hopping Here is the first truly compreh… Mehr…

Hardback, [PU: Wiley], A commanding encyclopedia of the history and principles of spaceflight-from earliest conceptions to faster-than-light galaxy-hopping Here is the first truly comprehensive guide to space exploration and propulsion, from the first musings of the Greeks to current scientific speculation about interstellar travel using ""warp drives"" and wormholes. Space buffs will delight in its in-depth coverage of all key manned and unmanned missions and space vehicles-past, present, and projected-and its clear explanations of the technologies involved. Over the course of more than 2,000 extensively cross-referenced entries, astronomer David Darling also provides fascinating insights into the cultural development of spaceflight. In vivid accounts of the major characters and historical events involved, he provides fascinating tales of early innovators, the cross-pollination that has long existed between science fiction and science fact, and the sometimes obscure links between geopolitics, warfare, and advances in rocketry., Aerospace & Aviation Technology<

ISBN: 1620457741

The Complete Book of Spaceflight: From Apollo 1 to Zero Gravity ab 38.49 € als gebundene Ausgabe: . Aus dem Bereich: Bücher, English, International, Gebundene Ausgaben, Medien > Bücher, J… Mehr…

The Complete Book of Spaceflight: From Apollo 1 to Zero Gravity ab 38.49 € als gebundene Ausgabe: . Aus dem Bereich: Bücher, English, International, Gebundene Ausgaben, Medien > Bücher, JOHN WILEY & SONS INC<

2002, ISBN: 9781620457740

The Complete Book of Spaceflight: From Apollo 1 to Zero Gravity Buch (fremdspr.) David Darling gebundene Ausgabe, John Wiley & Sons Inc, 01.11.2002, John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2002