Space Travel; A Technological Frontier
Tom Norton (Cover Illustration) Worcester, MA: Davis Publications, Inc., 1989. First Printing [Stated]. Trade paperback. 144 pages. Illustrations (some with color). Glossary. Index. Cover has some wear and soiling. Tear at bottom of the spine. Format is approximately 8.5 inches by 10 inches. Describes various types of space vehicles such as the Space Station, Manned Maneuvering and Orbital Maneuvering Vehicles, space shuttles, aerospace planes, and launch vehicles. Many refer to space exploration and travel as 'the next frontier'. This study of transportation in space is as important and relevant as the study of land, seas, and air travel. Profusely illustrated with both schematic drawings and photographs, this thorough, well-written book is a valuable resource and an important source of information. End of chapter material includes vocabulary lists, things to do, and Important Dates and Events. This state-of-the-art book is a valuable resource for the study of transportation technology. The authors worked in the aerospace industry or taught technology. Condition: Good.
Keywords: Expendable Launch Vehicles, Space Shuttle, Aerospace Plane, Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle, Manned Maneuvering Unit, Space Station, Booster, Mir, Salyut, Life Support, Extravehicular Activity, Payload, NASA, Propulsion, Satellite, Soyuz
ISBN: 0871922061
[Book #76176]
Price: $45.00