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Explore the remarkable journey of Soviet space exploration with this thoroughly researched book. Collins Burgess's captivating chronology, published by Reaktion Books in 2022, details the Soviet Union's pioneering achievements in the nascent years of space travel. Discover how the Soviets not only launched the world's first satellite but also sent the first human, Yuri Gagarin, into Earth orbit. This essential read unveils the history of significant milestones such as the first woman in space and the innovative three-man spacecraft missions. Burgess highlights extraordinary figures, both men and women, who have propelled us into deeper exploration of the cosmos. Ideal for space enthusiasts and history buffs alike, this brand new hardcover edition (ISBN: 9781789146325) serves as a powerful tribute to human ingenuity and ambition. The book is a perfect gift for those interested in aerospace history. Shipping for this item is FREE; however, please allow 6 weeks for delivery. Please note that once you place your order, we are not able to cancel it. Get ready to embark on an enlightening journey through the monumental achievements of the Soviet space program, which has shaped our understanding of the universe.
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789146325
Year: 2022
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
In this deeply researched chronology, Colin Burgess describes the Soviet Union's extraordinary success in the pioneering years of space exploration. Within a decade the Soviets not only launched the world's first satellite, but were the first to send an animal and a human being into Earth orbit. More than that, their ground-breaking missions sent a woman into space, launched a three-man spacecraft and included the first person to walk in space. Six decades on from the historic spaceflight of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, Burgess guides us through the amazing achievements of Russia's spaceflight programme through to the present day, introducing the men and women who have flown the missions as we seek to delve ever deeper into the wonders and complexities of the cosmos.
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789146325
Year: 2022
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
In this deeply researched chronology, Colin Burgess describes the Soviet Union's extraordinary success in the pioneering years of space exploration. Within a decade the Soviets not only launched the world's first satellite, but were the first to send an animal and a human being into Earth orbit. More than that, their ground-breaking missions sent a woman into space, launched a three-man spacecraft and included the first person to walk in space. Six decades on from the historic spaceflight of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, Burgess guides us through the amazing achievements of Russia's spaceflight programme through to the present day, introducing the men and women who have flown the missions as we seek to delve ever deeper into the wonders and complexities of the cosmos.