N-1: For the Moon and Mars A Guide to the Soviet Superbooster (English and Russian Edition). This item is unavailable.N-1: For the Moon and Mars A Guide to the Soviet Superbooster (English and Russian Edition)

N-1, For the Moon and Mars A Reference Guide to the Soviet Superbooster By Matthew Johnson, Nick Stevens, with Alexander Shliadinsky, Igor Bezyaev, Vladimir Antipov ARA Press 235 pages on 80# coated stock 8½" x 11", with durable Smyth-sewn hardcover binding Over 400 photographs and illustrations, most in color Over 100 pages of detailed data drawings showing interiors and exteriors of all the stages and assemblies Description Three years in the making by an international team of experts in Russia, England and the US. This gorgeous 235 page, full color, hardcover volume contains the complete history of the N-1 from its origins as a booster for missions to Mars and Venus to the abrupt change with a directive from the highest levels of Soviet government to "beat the Americans to the moon!" Contents PART I &em; History and Specifications Chapter 1 The N-1 Story: A Brief History Chapter 2 Specifications and Clarifications Regarding the N-1 Chapter 3 The N1-L3 Moon Mission Profile Chapter 4 The N-1 for Mars and Venus PART II -Detailed Descriptions and Renderings Chapter 5 The Story of the N-1 Diagram. Part 1: Developing the Diagram Chapter 6 The Story of the N-1 Diagram. Part 2: Differences in Design between N1-3L thru N1-7L Chapter 7 N-1 Reference Guide: Detailed Documentation Chapter 8 N-1 Reference Guide: N1-3L Block A Chapter 9 N-1 Reference Guide: N1-3L Block B Chapter 10 N-1 Reference Guide: N1-3L Block V Chapter 11 N1-L3 Complex Reference Guide Chapter 12 N1-L3 Fairing/LES Reference Guide Chapter 13 N-1 Launch Complex Appendix A The L3 Moon Mission Renderings by Nick Stevens Appendix B The N-1 Medal Appendix C Tower Rail Carriage Design Details Appendix D Author Bios Index