Smithsonian Atlas of Space Exploration
- ISBN-10
- 0061565261
- ISBN-13
- 9780061565267
- Category
- Transportation
- Pages
- 240
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-05-26
- Publisher
- Harper Collins
- Authors
- Roger D. Launius, Andrew K. Johnston
Description
In the history of space exploration, there have been many leaps for humankind. From the foremost experts at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, here is a complete visual narrative of our journey from Earth to the stars. . . . Although the momentous October 4, 1957, launch of Sputnik 1 was not the beginning of humanity's adventure toward space—our curiosity about the skies has been one of the few constants in history—it was the first true venture into orbit. And when future generations think of the twentieth century, they will undoubtedly judge our movement into space, with both machines and people, as a crowning achievement. As we progress in the new millennium, space exploration is vital to managing our global future, as well as to understanding our past and the creation of Earth. The Atlas of Space Exploration depicts the ever-fascinating history of the space age and humanity's progress in exploring new frontiers. Incredible images from NASA and other sources, visual conceptions of Moon bases, and newly commissioned maps reveal a visual history spanning the earliest eras of the universe, the dawn of the space age, the launch of Sputnik, missions to the Moon, robot landings on the terrestrial planets, and the exploration of the outer solar system. These developments in technology are illuminated by a rich historical context, highlighting how space exploration has changed and expanded our vision of the universe.
Get the book
Similar books
-
Robots In Space: Technology, Evolution, and Interplanetary Travel
By Roger D. Launius, Howard E. McCurdy833–36; P. R. Christensen et al., “Initial Results from the Mini-TES Experiment in Gusev Crater from the Spirit Rover,” Science, August 6, 2004, pp. 837–42; H. Y. McSween et al., “Basaltic Rocks Analyzed by the Spirit Rover in Gusev ...
-
Frontiers of Space Exploration
By Roger D. LauniusCaspar W. Weinberger memorandum to the President, via George Shultz, "Future of NASA," 12 August 1971, White House, Richard M. Nixon, President, 1968-1971 File, NASA Historical Reference Collection. 12. John Erlichman interview by John ...
-
Space Exploration
By Richard BrownellIn the United States at this time, physicist and inventor Robert Goddard (1882– 1945) independently reached many of the same conclusions as Oberth and faced similar public skepticism about the viability of his work.
-
Living and Working in Space
By Nicole SipePacked with factoids and informative sidebars, this book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process.
-
Space Exploration: A History in 100 Objects
By Sten OdenwaldA NASA science educator showcases important objects in space history from Galileo’s telescope to the Curiosity rover: “Will fascinate readers of any age.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) This book examines 100 objects that ...
-
Smithsonian Atlas of World Aviation
By Dana BellThis first-of-its-kind, definitive book offers a fascinating textual and visual tour of civilian, military, and commercial aviation from the earliest balloon flights to today's most advanced aircraft. ...
-
Smithsonian Exploration Station: Solar System
By Jon RichardsTake a trip through the stratosphere with the Smithsonian!
-
Spaceflight and the Myth of Presidential Leadership
By Roger D. Launius, Howard E. McCurdySetting the tone for the collection, NASA chief historian Roger D. Launius and Howard McCurdy maintain that the nation's presidency had become imperial by the mid-1970s and that supporters of the space program had grown to find relief in ...
-
Stamping the Earth from Space
By Renato DicatiTim Furniss, David J. Shayler with Michael D. Shayler, Praxis Manned Spaceflight log 1961-2006. Springer Praxis, 2007 Valentin Petrovich Glushko, Encyclopédie soviétique de l'astronautique mondiale, Editions MIR, 1971 Valentin Petrovich ...
-
Watch This Space: Astronomy, Astronauts and Space Exploration
By Clive Gifford"Uncover the amazing story of astronomy from telescopes in space to outstanding observatories.