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OverviewSince the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957, hundreds of spacecraft - from satellites and probes to space stations - have ventured beyond Earth's atmosphere to orbit the globe, fly to other planets, peer into the depths of the universe, or encounter comets and asteroids. Many have become household names, their missions the focus of popular attention, while others undertake their equally important tasks in relative anonymity. SuperStructures in Space is the first book to present pictorially the most important of these man-made objects. Featuring a wealth of breathtaking illustrations, this remarkable volume reveals the exciting story behind each selected spacecraft: its origins and development, its designers and manufacturers, and its launch and objectives. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael H. GornPublisher: Merrell Publishers Ltd Imprint: Merrell Publishers Ltd Dimensions: Width: 25.00cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 35.00cm Weight: 1.724kg ISBN: 9781858944173ISBN 10: 1858944171 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 30 July 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: In Print ![]() Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsPerfect reading for the interested enthusiast - AVIATION NEWS Beautifully presented ... offers little-known historical insights into the space age ... It's as elegant and engaging as it is glorious ... one of the best illustrated space references you're likely to own - BBC FOCUS The photographs in this book alone are well worth the price - EDGE Author InformationMichael H. Gorn, formerly Alfred V. Verville Fellow at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, is Ombudsman at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center in California. He has written extensively on aeronautics and spaceflight. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |