Home / English Books Product Description 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. Read More Specifications Language English Author Giles Sparrow Format Hardback ISBN 9780241346792 Published 2019-05-02 Length 320 Pages Condition New Customer reviews No reviews left yet Write A Review Sort byMost RecentTop Rated Description 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. Attributes Language English Author Giles Sparrow Format Hardback ISBN 9780241346792 Published 2019-05-02 Length 320 Pages Condition New Reviews No reviews left yet Write A Review Sort byMost RecentTop Rated Delivery & Returns Customer Reviews Spaceflight : The Complete Story from Sputnik to Curiosity Item in Stock by Giles Sparrow (Author) | Hardback DH450.00 Login to add this product to your wishlist. You Will Earn 450 points which is the equivalent of DH22.50
