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Synopsis
Examines the history of space flight into Earth orbit, from the development of early satellites, to the International Space Station, and possible future directions that artificial satellites and space stations may take.
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About the Author
Mat Irvine has been building spacecraft in miniature for many years, both as a hobby and for television.
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Flight into Orbit
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 10653275-75
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Flight into Orbit (Humans in Space)
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
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Library Binding. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0778731014-11-1
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Flight into Orbit (Humans in Space)
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Flight Into Orbit
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Good. This beautifully illustrated book gives an inside look into the science of traveling beyond Earth's atmosphere. Easy-to-understnd language helps explain early experiments that led from the NRL V-2 rockets launched by the United States in the 1940s, to the first artificial satellites, space probes, and rockets. The history of the manned Appollo and Gemini missions is also explained using brilliant photographs. Flight Into Orbit gives children a full view of what space travel was really like in the last century and what it will be like in the future. Topics addressed include - the life of an American astronaut or a Russian cosmonaut - the technology behind space travel - zero gravity and living in space - the Challenger space shuttle missions - the future of space travel. Seller Inventory # CIN0778731014G
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Flight Into Orbit
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Good. This beautifully illustrated book gives an inside look into the science of traveling beyond Earth's atmosphere. Easy-to-understnd language helps explain early experiments that led from the NRL V-2 rockets launched by the United States in the 1940s, to the first artificial satellites, space probes, and rockets. The history of the manned Appollo and Gemini missions is also explained using brilliant photographs. Flight Into Orbit gives children a full view of what space travel was really like in the last century and what it will be like in the future. Topics addressed include - the life of an American astronaut or a Russian cosmonaut - the technology behind space travel - zero gravity and living in space - the Challenger space shuttle missions - the future of space travel. Seller Inventory # CIN0778731014G