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Development Of The Space Shuttle, 19721981 (History Of The Space Shuttle, Volume 2)
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Basing His Work On Virtually Untapped Nasa Archives, T. A. Heppenheimer Has Produced The Second Volume Of His Definitive History Of The Space Shuttle. Volume Two Traces The Development Of The Shuttle Through A Decade Of Engineering Setbacks And Breakthroughs, Programmanagement Challenges, And Political Strategizing, Culminating In The First Launch In April 1981. The Focus Is On The Engineering Challengespropulsion, Thermal Protection, Electronics, Onboard Systemsand The Author Covers In Depth The Alternative Vehicles Developed By The U.S. Air Force And European Countries. The First Launch Entailed A Monumental Amount Of Planning And Preparation That Heppenheimer Explains In Detail.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of 'Development of the Space Shuttle, 1972-1981'? A: The book primarily focuses on the engineering challenges faced during the development of the Space Shuttle, including propulsion, thermal protection, electronics, and onboard systems.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is T. A. Heppenheimer, who has conducted extensive research using NASA archives.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 480 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is described as a 'Used Book in Good Condition' in the features section.
- Q: When was this book published? A: This book was published on May 7, 2002.
- Q: Is this book a hardcover edition? A: Yes, this book is a hardcover edition.
- Q: What type of content can I expect to find in this book? A: You can expect detailed accounts of engineering setbacks, breakthroughs, program-management challenges, and political strategizing related to the Space Shuttle's development.
- Q: Does this book cover alternative vehicles developed by other countries? A: Yes, the book discusses alternative vehicles developed by the U.S. Air Force and European countries.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to space history? A: Yes, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the Space Shuttle's development, making it accessible for readers new to space history.
- Q: Are there illustrations or diagrams included in the book? A: The product details do not specify if there are illustrations or diagrams, but many historical accounts typically include visual aids for better understanding.