Author: Grujica S. Ivanovich
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0387739734
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
This remarkable book gives a comprehensive account of the longest manned space mission of the time. It details for the first time the people involved and the crews assigned to operate the first space station Salyut. The book portrays the selection of the crews, dramatic flights and tragedy of Soyuz 11. Biographies of the Soyuz 11 cosmonauts are published for the first time in English. The book relates discussions between the key personnel, and investigates the causes of the tragedy. The book ends with memories of all those affected by the DOS program and the tragedy of Soyuz 11 and looks forward to a continuation of the historic mission of Salyut.
Salyut - The First Space Station
Author: Grujica S. Ivanovich
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0387739734
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
This remarkable book gives a comprehensive account of the longest manned space mission of the time. It details for the first time the people involved and the crews assigned to operate the first space station Salyut. The book portrays the selection of the crews, dramatic flights and tragedy of Soyuz 11. Biographies of the Soyuz 11 cosmonauts are published for the first time in English. The book relates discussions between the key personnel, and investigates the causes of the tragedy. The book ends with memories of all those affected by the DOS program and the tragedy of Soyuz 11 and looks forward to a continuation of the historic mission of Salyut.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0387739734
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
This remarkable book gives a comprehensive account of the longest manned space mission of the time. It details for the first time the people involved and the crews assigned to operate the first space station Salyut. The book portrays the selection of the crews, dramatic flights and tragedy of Soyuz 11. Biographies of the Soyuz 11 cosmonauts are published for the first time in English. The book relates discussions between the key personnel, and investigates the causes of the tragedy. The book ends with memories of all those affected by the DOS program and the tragedy of Soyuz 11 and looks forward to a continuation of the historic mission of Salyut.
Aeronautics and Space Report of the President
Author: United States. President
Publisher:
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Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Soviet Space Programs: 1981-1987: Piloted Space Activities, Launch Vehicles, Launch Sites, and Tracking Support
Author: Congressional Service
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Soviet Space Programs
Author:
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Category : Astronautics and state
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Astronautics and state
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Mir Hardware Heritage
Author: David S. F. Portree
Publisher:
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Category : Astronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
The heritage of the major Mir complex hardware elements is described. These elements include Soyuz-TM and Progress-M ; the Kvant, Kvant 2, and Kristall modules ; and the Mir base block. Configuration changes and major mission events of Salyut 6, Salyut 7, and Mir multiport space stations are described in detail for the period 1977-1994. A comparative chronology of U.S. and Soviet/Russian manned spaceflight is also given for that period. The 68 illustrations include comparative scale drawings of U.S. and Russian spacecraft as well as sequential drawings depicting missions and mission events.
Publisher:
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Category : Astronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
The heritage of the major Mir complex hardware elements is described. These elements include Soyuz-TM and Progress-M ; the Kvant, Kvant 2, and Kristall modules ; and the Mir base block. Configuration changes and major mission events of Salyut 6, Salyut 7, and Mir multiport space stations are described in detail for the period 1977-1994. A comparative chronology of U.S. and Soviet/Russian manned spaceflight is also given for that period. The 68 illustrations include comparative scale drawings of U.S. and Russian spacecraft as well as sequential drawings depicting missions and mission events.
Walking to Olympus
Author: David S. F. Portree
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Category : Extravehicular activity (Manned space flight)
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Extravehicular activity (Manned space flight)
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Dictionary of Space Technology
Author: Joseph Angelo
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135944024
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
Originally published in 1981, the completely revised and updated second edition of the Dictionary of Space Technology illustrates the advances of the last 20 years and makes accessible nearly every word, concept, and event relating to this branch of science. It guides lay persons and professionals alike through humankind's activities in space, the beginnings of our extraterrestrial society, and the increasingly important role of space sciences in everyday life. Defines more than 1,500 terms, including: science basics; historic events; defence and armed forces terminology; and planetary sciences. Enhanced by more than 175 photographs and drawings, this Dictionary covers the past, the present and the future of space, space flight, and space technology.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135944024
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
Originally published in 1981, the completely revised and updated second edition of the Dictionary of Space Technology illustrates the advances of the last 20 years and makes accessible nearly every word, concept, and event relating to this branch of science. It guides lay persons and professionals alike through humankind's activities in space, the beginnings of our extraterrestrial society, and the increasingly important role of space sciences in everyday life. Defines more than 1,500 terms, including: science basics; historic events; defence and armed forces terminology; and planetary sciences. Enhanced by more than 175 photographs and drawings, this Dictionary covers the past, the present and the future of space, space flight, and space technology.
Aeronautics and Space Report of the President ... Activities
Author: United States. President
Publisher:
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Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Encyclopedia of Space and Astronomy
Author: Joseph A. Angelo
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438110189
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 753
Book Description
Presents a comprehensive reference to astronomy and space exploration, with articles on space technology, astronauts, stars, planets, key theories and laws and more.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438110189
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 753
Book Description
Presents a comprehensive reference to astronomy and space exploration, with articles on space technology, astronauts, stars, planets, key theories and laws and more.
Praxis Manned Spaceflight Log 1961-2006
Author: Tim Furniss
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0387739807
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 856
Book Description
This flagship work charts a complete chronological log of orbital manned spaceflight. Included are the X-15 "astroflights" of the 1960s, and the two 1961 Mercury and Redstone missions which were non-orbital. There is an image depicting each manned spaceflight, and data boxes containing brief biographies of all the space travelers. The main text is a narrative of each mission, its highlights and accomplishments, including the strange facts and humorous stories connected to every mission. The resulting book is a handy reference to all manned spaceflights, the names of astronauts and cosmonauts who flew on each mission, their roles and accomplishments.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0387739807
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 856
Book Description
This flagship work charts a complete chronological log of orbital manned spaceflight. Included are the X-15 "astroflights" of the 1960s, and the two 1961 Mercury and Redstone missions which were non-orbital. There is an image depicting each manned spaceflight, and data boxes containing brief biographies of all the space travelers. The main text is a narrative of each mission, its highlights and accomplishments, including the strange facts and humorous stories connected to every mission. The resulting book is a handy reference to all manned spaceflights, the names of astronauts and cosmonauts who flew on each mission, their roles and accomplishments.