Spaceflight: The Complete Story from Sputnik to Curiosity

Hardback

Main Details

Title Spaceflight: The Complete Story from Sputnik to Curiosity
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Giles Sparrow
Foreword by Buzz Aldrin
Contributions by Smithsonian Institution
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:320
Dimensions(mm): Height 288,Width 243
Category/GenreAstronomy, space and time
History of engineering and technology
Popular astronomy and space
ISBN/Barcode 9780241346792
ClassificationsDewey:629.4109
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint DK
Publication Date 2 May 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Follow the compelling epic story of mankind's exploration of the final frontier with a foreword by Buzz Aldrin This compelling story of exploration charts and celebrates humankind in space, from Sputnik's launch in 1957 through the Apollo Moon landings and the International Space Station to future missions to Mars and beyond. Spaceflight chronicles how, in the six decades that followed Sputnik, the world was revolutionized by space travel and exploration. The opening up of Earth's orbit to satellites led to a revolution in communications, monitoring of the environment, and materials science. For the human imagination, the impact has been even greater - the voyages of robotic space probes have transformed our view of the Solar System, while Earth-orbiting satellites and missions to the Moon have forever changed our view of ourselves. This book is a celebration of human ingenuity and imagination. From the work of pioneers like Wernher von Braun, Yuri Gagarin, and Neil Armstrong to the triumphs and tragedies that followed, it reveals the people, science, and technology that have propelled us into the Space Age.

Author Biography

Giles Sparrow has degrees in astronomy and science communication and is an avid follower of the unfolding story of space exploration. He has written on space technology and the history of spaceflight for a wide range of books, including Dorling Kindersley's monumental Universe project (2005).

Reviews

If you want a book to celebrate the Moon landing, then Spaceflight is probably the best of the bunch. * ScienceFocus.com *