Space flight

Hansen, Ole Steen.

Book 2003

During the 1930s and '40s, the early pioneers of rocket technology experimented with sending up rocket-powered missiles. On April 12, 1961, Russia launched the first person, Yuri Gagarin, into space. Read all about the race to the Moon, today's space shuttles and their missions, and the rocket planes and space stations that could shape our future.

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ISBN:

0778712079

Description:

32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Notes:

Includes index

Contents:

Into orbit
First into space
Fly me to the moon
Moon walkers
Lifting bodies & X-planes
Space shuttle 1
Space shuttle 2
Space stations
ISS
Skimming space
Space probes
Mars exploration
Spotters' guide

LCCN:

2003016002

Control Number:

114013

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