Rockets Into Space

by Frank Winter and Frank Winter

Book Overview

Since ancient times, men and women have dreamed of soaring among the stars, but only in this century has that dream been realized. In Rockets into Space, Frank Winter tells the fascinating story of the modern launch vehicle, from the mythological musings of the Babylonians and Greeks to the present-day reality of manned and unmanned space flight. In concise yet comprehensive chapters dense with anecdotal detail, Winter tracks the theoretical formulations...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674776607
• ISBN13: 9780674776609
• Release Date: June 1990
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 165 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.8" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Far, far Away

I'm a student and I used it in my research. It's a very good source that explores the various facets of space science and technology. I love how he dedicated the book to Jules Verne, who pointed the way. He's a good author too. Because of this, more and more teens are interested going to Space Camp. I love this book and I hope others can learn from it as I had. I'm a science fiction freak, which means I love anything that is out of this world. I hope others feel as I do.