Bibliograph

Space exploration and humanity, a historical encyclopedia, History Committee of the American Astronautical Society ; Stephen B. Johnson, general editor ; Timothy M. Chamberlin [and others], section editors ; David Leverington, technical consultant

Type

Label

Space exploration and humanity, a historical encyclopedia, History Committee of the American Astronautical Society ; Stephen B. Johnson, general editor ; Timothy M. Chamberlin [and others], section editors ; David Leverington, technical consultant

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references, glossary and index

Illustrations

photographsillustrationscharts

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Space exploration and humanity

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

History Committee of the American Astronautical Society ; Stephen B. Johnson, general editor ; Timothy M. Chamberlin [and others], section editors ; David Leverington, technical consultant

Sub title

a historical encyclopedia

Summary

Presents a complete history of human endeavors in space, from the first rocketry experiments to the present, offering expansive coverage of scientific, technical, political, and social issues in astronautics

Table Of Contents

v. I. Astrophysics and planetary science ; Civilian and commercial space applications ; Human spaceflight and microgravity science -- v. II. Military applications ; Space and society ; Technology and engineering

Target audience

adult

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