Burrows, William E.
This New Ocean: History of the First Space Age (Modern Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780375754852
- author:
- Burrows, William E.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 752
- Dimensions:
- 20.2 x 13.5 x 4.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Astronautics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
This New Ocean: The Story of the First Space Age
The space age was a pivotal moment in human history, driven by the intense rivalry between the superpowers of the Cold War. The Soviet Union's frantic efforts to beat the United States to the Moon were ultimately doomed by inefficiency and infighting, while the United States' strategy was marked by more than just scientific innovation.
Behind the scenes of this historic era, a complex web of politics and technology intersected, with the launch of Sputnik and the German V-2 rockets playing a crucial role in the development of space exploration. This book offers a fresh perspective on the space age, shedding new light on the often-overlooked details of this pivotal moment in history.
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