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基本説明
Charts the early Space Age, including the launch of the first satelites and the landing of men on the Moon. A celebration of the importance of that early technology in shaping our global culture, from the globalising effect of the communications satellite to the cultural impact of images that place our planet in the context of a wider Universe.
Full Description
Spacecraft Technology: The early years charts the fascinating story of the early Space Age, encompassing the launch of the first satellites and the landing of men on the Moon. While concentrating on the most significant technology developments, it places them in the context of historical events, specific missions and the individuals that made it all happen.
Following a chapter on the pre-history of space exploration and another on the development of rocketry, the book covers the early development of space science satellites, Earth observation satellites, communications satellites, lunar probes and manned space capsules.
Three chapters are dedicated to the hardware designed for the Apollo programme and its role in transporting men to the Moon, landing them there and transporting them across the lunar surface.
Spacecraft Technology: The early years is aimed at scientists and engineers with an interest in the history of space activity and the general reader who enjoys delving into the background of modern technology.
Contents
Chapter 1: A prologue to the Space Age
Chapter 2: Highway to space - the development of the space launch vehicle
Chapter 3: Looking at space - the development of the space science satellite
Chapter 4: Looking at Earth - the development of the Earth observation satellite
Chapter 5: Keeping in touch - the development of the communications satellite
Chapter 6: Probing the Moon - the development of the lunar science spacecraft
Chapter 7: Man in space - the development of the manned capsule
Chapter 8: First and only moonship - the development of the Apollo Command and Service Module
Chapter 9: Lunar lander - the development of the Apollo Lunar Module
Chapter 10: Electric moon car - the development of the Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle
Chapter 11: An epilogue to the space race
