Space Flight Countdown Future by Eugen Sanger (3 results)

hardcover. Condition: Used - Good. Some wear. in a worn jacket. discoloration from age. name inside cover. Very readable copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. 301p. A hardcover book in fine condition with a near-fine dustjacket. The book is clean and tight. The jacket has a few tiny worn spots along the edges, but is otherwise intact. A very nice vintage copy! An Austrian aerospace engineer traces the history of man's dreams of space travel, and speculates on how it can be done.

Condition: Good. BOX packed with padding. Stated First American Edition, 1965. Pages: not written on, clean, bright, odor free, fine edges. Dust Jacket: bumping, heavy rubbing and small tears to edges, fade spots. See Photos. Same or next day shipping! Ships from California. ABOUT: Space Flight: Countdown for the Future (1965) Eugen Sänger's 1965 book presents a sweeping, historically informed survey of humanity's pursuit of space travel, blending the origins of astronautics with forward?looking speculation on how spaceflight might evolve. It reflects Sänger's stature as a pioneering aerospace engineer and offers both a retrospective of early rocketry and a projection of future possibilities. 1. The History of Spaceflight Dreams Sänger traces the lineage of spaceflight concepts from early imaginative visions to the scientific foundations laid by pioneers such as Hermann Oberth (whose work originally inspired Sänger's own career). The book situates mid?20th?century space achievements within this longer intellectual arc. 2. Engineering Principles and Rocket Development Drawing on his background in lifting?body research and ramjet innovation, Sänger outlines the physics and engineering challenges of escaping Earth's gravity, achieving orbital velocity, and designing vehicles capable of sustained space travel. 3. The State of Space Technology in the Mid?1960s Published at the height of the Space Race, the book captures the technological optimism of the era. Sänger discusses the capabilities of contemporary rockets, spacecraft, and propulsion systems, offering a snapshot of the field just before the Apollo landings. 4. Speculation on the Future of Space Exploration True to its subtitle, the book looks ahead?imagining how humanity might expand into space through improved propulsion, reusable vehicles, and long?range missions. Sänger's projections reflect both engineering realism and visionary ambition.