Bibliograph

The Smithsonian history of space exploration, from the ancient world to the extraterrestrial future, Roger D. Launius

Type

Label

The Smithsonian history of space exploration, from the ancient world to the extraterrestrial future, Roger D. Launius

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Smithsonian history of space exploration

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1021083492

Responsibility statement

Roger D. Launius

Sub title

from the ancient world to the extraterrestrial future

Summary

Throughout history, humans have been fascinated by space. From the Babylonian astronomers of 700 BCE who charted the paths of planets, to the ancient Inca and Aztec builders of early astronomical observatories, to the launch of Sputnik 1 and the Moon landing, through today's private and public space exploration endeavors, we have always looked to the skies to learn about our place in the universe. The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration is the first in-depth, fully illustrated history of global space discovery and exploration from ancient times to the modern era

Table Of Contents

Laying the foundations for space exploration -- World War II paves the way for space exploration -- Making space exploration real -- The Space Age dawns -- The race to the moon -- New nations, new missions -- Space planes and orbital stations -- The lure of the Red Planet -- Beyond Mars -- Transterrestrial expectations

Target audience

adult

resource.variantTitle

History of space exploration

Classification