The Science of Spacecraft: The Cosmic Truth about Rockets, Satellites, and Probes (The Science Of...)

by Alex Woolf

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This fascinating guide to how humans mastered space travel combines fact-packed, easy-to-read text with colourful and quirky illustrations. From the first satellite, Sputnik 1, to the Apollo program and the interstellar probes operated by scientists today, it is an eye-opening introduction to the mechanics and marvels of spacecraft.

Each spread has multiple entry points, including an introductory paragraph, illustrations and side panels such as Fascinating Fact, Can You Believe It?, and Try It Yourself, which provide additional information and handy advice.
  • ISBN13 9781912537631
  • Publish Date 1 January 2019
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 26 July 2022
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Salariya Book Company Ltd
  • Imprint Book House
  • Edition Illustrated edition
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 32
  • Language English