Space exploration and humanity : a historical encyclopedia / History Committee of the American Astronautical Society ; Stephen B. Johnson, general editor ; Timothy M. Chamberlin [and others], section editors ; David Leverington, technical consultant.

Format Book
Publication InfoSanta Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, ©2010.
Description2 volumes : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects
Astronautics--History.
Astrophysics--History.
Astronautics--United States. --History.
Astronautics and civilization.
Astronautics--Historiography.
Astrophysics--Historiography.
Outer space--Exploration. --History.

Other author/creatorJohnson, Stephen B., 1959- editor.
Other author/creatorChamberlin, Timothy M., editor.
Other author/creatorLeverington, David, 1941- consultant.
Other author/creatorAmerican Astronautical Society. History Committee.
Partial contents Vol. 1. Astrophysics and planetary science ; Civilian and commercial space applications ; Human spaceflight and microgravity science -- v. 2. Military applications ; Space and society ; Technology and engineering.
Abstract An authoritative history of space flight and its political, social, cultural, and economic implications. The focus is on a global history of space.--From publisher's description.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other formAvailable also in ebook format. 9781851095193 1851095195
LCCN 2010009664
ISBN9781851095148 (hard copy : alk. paper)
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