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Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Publication Date
2018.
Physical Desc
178 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Comprised of modules built by the United States, Russia, and other countries, the International Space Station (ISS) is the culmination of international cooperation in the space race. This guide covers all aspects of this permanently manned Earth-orbiting complex where astronauts carry out scientific research. The text examines how the ISS was built, its logistics modules and freighters, its use as an integrated facility, what life on board is like,...
Author
Publisher
BenBella Books, Inc
Publication Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
xv, 317 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Along with the National Space Society, a foremost space historian and author offers an inside look at the next 20 years in space flight.
The privatization of space exploration and the future of spaceflight is examined by an expert in the field who discusses how current research in propulsion and life support systems is triggering a new space age.