The Penguin Book of Outer Space Exploration

by John Logsdon

Description

Embark on a sweeping journey through humanity's quest for the stars in this comprehensive history of American space exploration. From the earliest visions of interplanetary travel to the ambitious plans of today, this book chronicles the pivotal moments, groundbreaking achievements, and profound challenges that have defined our reach beyond Earth. Explore the founding of NASA, the triumphs of the Mercury and Apollo programs, the resilience shown after the Challenger tragedy, and the scientific marvels like the Hubble Space Telescope. This narrative offers a compelling look at the enduring human drive to explore the cosmos and the innovations that have made it possible.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Penguin

Published Sep 11, 2018

402 pages

ISBN: 9780143129950

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First Published

2018

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Penguin Book of Outer Space Exploration by John Logsdon.

Death/Grief
War/Trauma