by Ann Darrin (Editor), Beth L . O ' Leary (Editor)
Some might think that the 27 thousand tons of material launched by earthlings into outer space is nothing more than floating piles of debris. This title offers various historical and technological perspectives on humankind's experience in space. It discusses the evolution of space engineering, spacecraft reliability, and forensics.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 1035
Edition: 1
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 26 Jun 2009
ISBN 10: 1420084313
ISBN 13: 9781420084313