The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration: From the Ancient World to the Extraterrestrial Future,Used

The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration: From the Ancient World to the Extraterrestrial Future,Used

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The first indepth, fully illustrated history of global space discovery and exploration from ancient times to the modern eraThe Smithsonian History of Space Exploration examines civilizations continued desire to explore the next frontier as only the Smithsonian can do it. Buzz Aldrin, Gemini 12 and Apollo 11 astronaut and author of No Dream Is Too HighFormer NASA and Smithsonian space curator and historian Roger D. Launius presents a comprehensive history of our endeavors to understand the universe, honoring millennia of human curiosity, ingenuity, and achievement.This extensive study of international space exploration is packed with over 500 photographs, illustrations, graphics, and cutaways, plus plenty of sidebars on key scientific and technological developments, influential figures, and pioneering spacecraft.Starting with space exploration's origins in the pioneering work undertaken by ancient civilizations and the great discoveries of the Renaissance thinkers, Launius also devotes whole chapters to our space race to the Moon, space planes and orbital stations, and the lure of the red planet Mars.He also offers new insights into wellknown moments such as the launch of Sputnik 1 and the Apollo Moon landing and explores the unexpected events and hidden figures of space history.The final chapters cover the technological and mechanical breakthroughs enabling humans to explore far beyond our own planet in recent decades, speculating on the future of space exploration, including space tourism and our possible future as an extraterrestrial species. This is a mustread for space buffs and everyone intrigued by the history and future of scientific discovery.'This oversize offering is a space nerds dream come true.' Booklist

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