The Rebirth of the Russian Space Program 50 Years After Sputnik, New Frontiers

The rebirth of the Russian space program marks an important event: 50 years since the first Sputnik was launched on 4th October 1957. At that time, few could have imagined the dramatic events that lay head. The Soviet Union achieved all the great firsts in cosmonautics—the first satellite in orbit,...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Harvey, Brian
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 2007, 2007
Edition:1st ed. 2007
Series:Space Exploration
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Almost the end
  • Building the International Space Station
  • Scientific and applications programs
  • Military programs
  • Launchers and engines
  • Launch sites
  • The design bureaus
  • Resurgent—the new projects