Blazing The Trail: The Early History Of Spacecraft And Rocketry

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This book presents the fascinating story of the events that paved the way to space. It introduces the reader to the history of early rocketry and the subsequent developments that led into the space age. People of various nations and from various lands contributed to the breakthrough to space, and the book takes the reader to faraway places on five continents. It also includes many quotes to give readers a flavor of how the participants viewed the developments.


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Gruntman (aerospace engineering, U. of Southern California) describes the early history of rocketry and spacecraft, seeking to close the gap between popular and technical publications. His topics include the international nature of early rocketry; its development in America, its collaborators and its rivals; the development of power sources, materials, and navigational devices; and the importance of artificial satellites. Gruntman also describes the Cold War competition surrounding early work in space, and how it informed popular culture's expectations for space programs. This volume includes a glossary of acronyms and abbreviations. Annotation © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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