The Science of Spacecraft: The Cosmic Truth about Rockets, Satellites, and Probes - Couverture souple

Woolf, Alex

 
9781912537631: The Science of Spacecraft: The Cosmic Truth about Rockets, Satellites, and Probes

Synopsis

This fascinating guide to how humans mastered space travel combines fact-packed, easy-to-read text with colourful and quirky illustrations. From the first satellite, Sputnik 1, to the Apollo program and the interstellar probes operated by scientists today, it is an eye-opening introduction to the mechanics and marvels of spacecraft. Each spread has multiple entry points, including an introductory paragraph, illustrations and side panels such as Fascinating Fact, Can You Believe It?, and Try It Yourself, which provide additional information and handy advice.

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9780531133972: The Science of Spacecraft: The Cosmic Truth About Rockets, Satellites, and Probes (The Science of Engineering)

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ISBN 10 :  0531133974 ISBN 13 :  9780531133972
Editeur : Franklin Watts, 2019
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