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Author : Robert Snedden
Publisher : Raintree
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781474727099
Author : Roger D. Launius
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781588346377
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 High Former 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 exploration's origins in the pioneering work undertaken by ancient civilizations and the great discoveries of the Renaissance thinkers, Launius also devotes whole chapters to our space race to the Moon, space planes and orbital stations, and the lure of the red planet Mars. He also offers new insights into well-known moments such as the launch of Sputnik 1 and the Apollo Moon landing and explores the unexpected events and hidden figures of space history. The final chapters cover the technological and mechanical breakthroughs enabling humans to explore far beyond our own planet in recent decades, speculating on the future of space exploration, including space tourism and our possible future as an extraterrestrial species. This is a must-read for space buffs and everyone intrigued by the history and future of scientific discovery. "This oversize offering is a space nerd’s dream come true." —Booklist
Author : Mike Goldsmith
Publisher : Franklin Watts
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1445169126
Author : Kenneth William Gatland
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Astronautics
ISBN : 0517542587
A history of space exploration through 1981.
Author : Michael H. Gorn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105120967208
"The first illustrated history of NASA - the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration - ever to be published, this groundbreaking book tells the exciting story of space exploration from the early twentieth century to the present, focusing on the personalities involved as much as the technological advances that have made space exploration possible. Authoritatively and accessibly written by historian Michael Gorn, NASA: The Complete Illustrated History tells of the climate of discovery that has existed inside the NASA (and its precursor, NACA). Here Michael Gorn describes the tools and techniques of research and development, such as wind tunnels and test flights in the atmosphere, and discusses the temperaments and personal ambitions of scientists and engineers, pilots, and astronauts."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Patricia Wooster
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781404866607
Presents a timeline of the history of space exploration, from the earliest astronomers to the creation of satellite and spacecraft technology and the possible future of space travel.
Author : Roger E. Bilstein
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 0801871581
Selected by Choice Magazine as an Outstanding Academic Title for 2003 The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics—forerunner of today's NASA—emerged in 1915, when airplanes were curiosities made of wood and canvas and held together with yards of baling wire. At the time an unusual example of government intrusion (and foresight, given the importance of aviation to national military concerns), the committee oversaw the development of wind tunnels, metal fabrication, propeller design, and powerful new high-speed aircraft during the 1920s and '30s. In this richly illustrated account, acclaimed historian of aviation Roger E. Bilstein combines the story of NACA and NASA to provide a fresh look at the agencies, the problems they faced, and the hard work as well as inventive genius of the men and women who found the solutions. NACA research during World War II led to critical advances in U.S. fighter and bomber design and, Bilstein explains, contributed to engineering standards for helicopters. After 1945 the agency's test pilots experimented with jet-powered aircraft, testing both human and technical limits in trying to break the so-called "sound barrier." In October 1958, when the launch of the Soviet Sputnik signaled the beginning of the space race, NACA formed the nucleus of the new National Aeronautics and Space Agency. The new agency's efforts to meet President Kennedy's challenge—safely landing a man on the Moon and returning him to Earth before the end of the 1960s—is one of the great adventure stories of all time. Bilstein goes on to describe NASA's recent planetary and extraplanetary exploration, as well as its less well-known research into the future of aeronautical design.
Author : Alberto Hernández Pamplona
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781508175797
Few frontiers have inspired human imagination as much as the final frontier: outer space. What seemed impossible a mere hundred years ago has now been accomplished, as humans have sent astronauts into orbit and onto the moon, and rovers and satellites continue to travel farther out, beaming invaluable data about our universe back to Earth. This illustration-packed title covers the most outstanding events since humans landed on the moon. Missions to the different planets are presented, as are images and details of space stations, satellites, and Mars rovers. Even reluctant readers wonﾒt be able to stay away from this visual delight.
Author : Tim Furniss
Publisher : Mercury Books
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114524007
A detailed look at space - from the first rocket launch to how the continued potential for space exploration alters the way man looks at his world.
Author : Giles Sparrow,Judith John,Chris McNab
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Astronautics
ISBN : 1435154908
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:949278279
Author : Dan Linehan
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781616732301
“One of the most remarkable accomplishments in our conquest of gravity.” — Sir Arthur C. Clarke In April, 2003, a company called Scaled Composites introduced SpaceShipOne to the world. SpaceShipOne: An Illustrated History chronicles the development of the world’s first commercial manned space program—aprogram that includes an airborne launcher (the White Knight), a space ship (SpaceShipOne), rocket propulsion, avionics, simulator, and full ground support. With ample illustrations, photographs, and behind-the-scenes information, SpaceShipOne provides a full picture of this classified project. The story of SpaceShipOne combines the adventurous spirit of Charles Lindbergh, the entrepreneurial drive of Howard Hughes, and the urgency of the space race at the height of the Cold War.
Author : Cynthia Phillips,Shana Priwer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2009-05-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470549742
Your comprehensive guide to remarkable achievements in space Do you long to explore the universe? This plain-English, fully illustrated guide explains the great discoveries and advancements in space exploration throughout history, from early astronomers to the International Space Station. You'll learn about the first satellites, rockets, and people in space; explore space programs around the world; and ponder the controversial question: Why continue to explore space? Take a quick tour of astronomy get to know the solar system and our place in the galaxy, take a crash course in rocket science, and live a day in the life of an astronaut Run the Great Space Race trace the growth of the Space Age from Sputnik to the Apollo moon landings and meet the robots that explored the cosmos Watch as space exploration matures from the birth of the Space Shuttle to the creation of the Mir Space Station to successes and failures in Mars exploration, see how space programs reached new levels Journey among the planets check out the discoveries made during historic voyages to the inner and outer reaches of the solar system Understand current exploration review the telescopes in space, take a tour of the International Space Station, and see the latest sights on Mars Look into the future learn about upcoming space missions and increased access to space travel Open the book and find: Descriptions of space milestones and future missions An easy-to-follow chronological structure Color and black-and-white photos The nitty-gritty details of becoming an astronaut A grand tour of the solar system through space missions Explanations of tragedies and narrow escapes Facts on the creation of space stations by NASA and the USSR Ten places to look for life beyond Earth
Author : Inc. Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher : Encyclopedia Britannica Incorporated
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1593393970
Text and over one thousand illustrations offer information on space exploration, covering its history, flight, permanent exploration, visiting other planets, applied astronautics, and more. Includes glossary.
Author : Nancy Dickmann
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781508195115
For young science lovers, space exploration is perhaps one of the coolest fields of study. Readers of this illuminating book will get a peek into what it's like to visit the moon, climb aboard the International Space Station, and explore many other parts of space. Accessible text and attention-grabbing fact boxes hold the attention of even the most reluctant readers. The convenient page layout also includes colorful photographs paired with succinct, easy-to-digest captions. This high-interest volume is sure to engage and excite readers of many levels.