Space Ships & Space Travel
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Frank Ross Jr.
Binding: Hardback
Published: Museum Press, 1956
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has general wear and price clipped, previous owner name inside, pages have some foxing and light yellowing
Space Ships & Space Travel chronicles humanity's enduring fascination with venturing beyond Earth's atmosphere, detailing the historical progression of rocket technology and the visionary concepts that shaped early spaceflight. This compelling work presents the engineering marvels and scientific principles underpinning interstellar journeys, from theoretical designs to the pioneering craft that first breached the Kármán line. It illustrates the ambitious dreams and practical challenges faced by early aerospace innovators, offering a comprehensive look at the evolution of spacecraft. The narrative instructs readers on the fundamental physics and design considerations crucial for navigating the cosmos, making complex ideas accessible.
Author: Frank Ross Jr.
Binding: Hardback
Published: Museum Press, 1956
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has general wear and price clipped, previous owner name inside, pages have some foxing and light yellowing
Space Ships & Space Travel chronicles humanity's enduring fascination with venturing beyond Earth's atmosphere, detailing the historical progression of rocket technology and the visionary concepts that shaped early spaceflight. This compelling work presents the engineering marvels and scientific principles underpinning interstellar journeys, from theoretical designs to the pioneering craft that first breached the Kármán line. It illustrates the ambitious dreams and practical challenges faced by early aerospace innovators, offering a comprehensive look at the evolution of spacecraft. The narrative instructs readers on the fundamental physics and design considerations crucial for navigating the cosmos, making complex ideas accessible.