Spacecraft Technology: The Early YearsSpacecraft Technology: The early years charts the fascinating story of the early Space Age, encompassing the launch of the first satellites and the landing of men on the Moon. While concentrating on the most significant technology developments, it places them in the context of historical events, specific missions and the individuals that made it all happen. |
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... capsule ix xi xiii 1 39 83 125 159 199 231 8 First and only moonship – the development of the Apollo Command and Service Module 263 9 Lunar lander – the development of the Apollo Lunar Module 10 Electric moon car – the development of ...
... capsule ix xi xiii 1 39 83 125 159 199 231 8 First and only moonship – the development of the Apollo Command and Service Module 263 9 Lunar lander – the development of the Apollo Lunar Module 10 Electric moon car – the development of ...
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Contents
1 A prologue to the Space Age | 1 |
2 Highway to space the development of the space launch vehicle | 39 |
3 Looking at space the development of the space science satellite | 83 |
4 Looking at Earth the development of the Earth observation satellite | 125 |
5 Keeping in touch the development of the communications satellite | 199 |
7 Man in space the development of the manned capsule | 231 |
8 First and only moonship the development of the Apollo Command and Service Module | 263 |
9 Lunar lander the development of the Apollo Lunar Module | 293 |
10 Electric moon car the development of the Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle | 319 |
11 An epilogue to the space race | 343 |
Abbreviations and acronyms | 363 |
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