Countdown to Glory
NASA's Trials and Triumphs in Space
Alexander, Kent
COUNTDOWN TO GLORY is the breathtaking account of NASAs development as the pioneer in space exploration. Candid and deeply competling, this beautiful book details mankind's quest for knowledge of the mysteries of the universe. With dynamic color photographs and fascinating, informative text, this monumental volume catalogs NASA's exhilarating history - the breakthroughs, inventions, trials and triumphs. As you journey through time and space, you'll discover: • Ancient civilization's theories of the universe and the development of early nineteenth Century rocketry. • The beginning of the American and Soviet space programs, including the missions of NASA's Redstone Arsenal, NASA's Gemini and the Soviet Soyuz. • The breakthrough Apollo Program, which placed the first man on the moon on July 20, 1969. • The race between American and Soviet scientists to create a permanent space Station. • NASA's triumphant production and launch of the revolutionary space Shuttles, beginning with the orbiter Enterprise in 1977 and continuing with Columbia, Challenger, Discovery and Atlantis. • America's bright future in space, including advancements in planetary knowledge, weather forecasting, extraterrestrial intelligence and the quest for world peace. • And much more! This striking story of NASA's landmark space effort is sure to capture the pioneering spirit in everyone and bring home all the excitement and glory of America's adventure in space.
Hardcover with dust jacket, large format
192 Seiten / pages
many photos
good condition, with a name sticker of the previous owner, dust jacked rubbed
Los Angeles, California - 1989 - Price Stern Sloan
Art.Nr. 25652
