"Account of unmanned lunar and planetary exploration from the early 1970s to the early 1990s"--

Chronicles the epic race to the moon between the United States and the Soviet Union, discussing both countries' space exploration programs, the scientists and political leaders ...

Walsh (literature and communications, Pace U., New York) offers a brief history of the technical triumphs of the space program and its effects on the scientific, social, and ...

The author, flight director in NASA's Mission Control, tells of the challenges in space flight from the very early years to the current time and of "his own bold suggestions ...

A history of early space flight focuses on the careers of both American astronauts and Soviet cosmonauts and includes coverage of other persons who worked in support roles.

The author of SpaceShipOne chronicles the significant achievements of the Ansari X Prize-winning aerospace innovator, offering insight into his pioneering vision for enabling ...

A comprehensive work on the European space sector.