The History of Space Exploration: Discoveries from the Ancient World to the Extraterrestrial Future - Roger D. Launius (EN)

Angličtina, počet stran 400, rok vydání 2018, pevná / vázanáFor centuries humanity has engaged in a virtual exploration of space through astronomical observation, aided by astounding scientific and technological advances. In more than sixty years since the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957, more than 6, 000 functioning satellites have been launched into Earth’s orbit and beyond – some to the farthest reaches of the Solar System – and more than 540 people have travelled into space.