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Rockets and Spacecraft Robert Snedden

Rockets and Spacecraft By Robert Snedden

Rockets and Spacecraft by Robert Snedden


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Summary

Explaining how rockets are used as weapons of great power as well as a means to explore beyond Earth, this book also describes Gagarin's first flight in 1961 to Armstrong and Aldrin on the moon in 1969. Space race spin-offs, such as weather and communications satellites are included.

Rockets and Spacecraft Summary

Rockets and Spacecraft by Robert Snedden

This book explains how rockets are used as weapons of great power as well as a means to explore beyond Earth. It also describes space exploration's marvellous decade - the Sixties with Gagarin's first flight in 1961 to Armstrong and Aldrin on the moon in 1969. Recent rocket developments are covered as are the re-usable shuttle and the unmanned space probes that have told us so much about the rest of the solar system. The coverage of the book includes a look at the birth of modern ballistic missiles during the Cold War arms race; space race spin-offs, such as weather and communications satellites, Teflon, Velcro and miniaturized electronics and computer components. This book is part of a series which studies some of the most important technologies to have emerged this century, and emphasizes the ways in which these inventions have been used, and their dramatic impact on our lives.

About Robert Snedden

Robert Snedden is an experienced editor and author of more than 25 titles. He now concentrates on writing science and technology books for children and young adults, which he enjoys immensely.

Additional information

GOR003634261
9780750220293
0750220295
Rockets and Spacecraft by Robert Snedden
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Hachette Children's Group
1997-10-31
48
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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