The Complete Book of Spaceflight: From Apollo 1 to Zero Gravity
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (954 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471056499 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 512 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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. 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. 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.
great book and a great price this is an very informative book and very interesting it has a lot of information of human spaceflight and unmanned spaceflight. aslo covers the people in the space program as well i highly recommend this for any one that is interested in facts about rockets people involved with rockets and also has facts and figures it gives a comprehensive look at theseamazing vehicles and missions!. "Handy reference guide" according to Fraser Cain. The Complete Book of Spaceflight by David Darling is exactly that, an encyclopedia of space exploration, from Apollo to zero gravity. I have to be honest though; I didn't read this book cover to cover. It's got Handy reference guide The Complete Book of Spaceflight by David Darling is exactly that, an encyclopedia of space exploration, from Apollo to zero gravity. I have to be honest though; I didn't read this book cover to cover. It's got 3,000 detailed listings in alphabetical order, so it's not exactly light reading material - imagine reading an encyclopedia. I have; however, been using it as a reference book for several months, and it's in that capacity that it really shines.Darling clearly had the non-technical reader in mind when he wrote up his descri. ,000 detailed listings in alphabetical order, so it's not exactly light reading material - imagine reading an encyclopedia. I have; however, been using it as a reference book for several months, and it's in that capacity that it really shines.Darling clearly had the non-technical reader in mind when he wrote up his descri. The best book ever printed! For many years I have been a spaceflight enthusiast, but was often disturbed by the lack of a general, easy to read reference book. For example, what if I had hear of the LDEF satellite being retrieved by the Shuttle? What if I had never heard of the LDEF satellite? A few years ago, I would have had to search many books and probably would not find it. Now I can just flip open this encyclopedia to L and in short order find a detailed summary about LDEF (which, by the way, stands for Long Duration Exposure Facility). If I read or s
&this is as comprehensive as it gets& -- Focus, April 2003"Darling's content and presentation will have any reader moving from entry to entry" -- The Observatory Magazine, October 2003"this is as comprehensive as it gets" -- Focus, April 2003"Darling's is the most current work available on this subject, and the detail it provides on satellite missions is notable" -- Library Journal, January 15, 2003This one-volume encyclopedia divides its coverage of space flight into three areas: biographies of astronauts, rocket scientists, etc.; histories of manned and unmanned space missions; and the science and technology related to space flight