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Springer Praxis Bks.: Apollo : The Lost and Forgotten Missions by David J. Shayler (2002, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSpringer London, The Limited
ISBN-101852335750
ISBN-139781852335755
eBay Product ID (ePID)2352299
Product Key Features
Number of PagesXxx, 344 Pages
Publication NameApollo : the Lost and Forgotten Missions
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2002
SubjectAstronomy
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaScience
AuthorDavid J. Shayler
SeriesSpringer Praxis Bks.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight41.3 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2002-029203
Dewey Edition21
ReviewsFrom the reviews:"Shayler's painstaking research shines through on every fact-laden page. Photographs, charts and diagrams litter each chapter, helping to build up a comprehensive picture of rarely reported plans, dreams and opportunities. If you have any interest in the history of space exploration, and particularly manned programmes, then this book is something to treasure."FOCUS, From the reviews: "Shayler's painstaking research shines through on every fact-laden page. Photographs, charts and diagrams litter each chapter, helping to build up a comprehensive picture of rarely reported plans, dreams and opportunities. If you have any interest in the history of space exploration, and particularly manned programmes, then this book is something to treasure." FOCUS
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal629.45/4/0973
Table Of ContentForeword (by astronaut Don Lind).- Author's preface.- Acknowledgements.- List of illustrations and tables.- Acronyms and abbreviations.- Prologue.- 1. Extending the Capabilities.- 2. New Applications.- 3. Block I Missions.- 4. Small Steps.- 5. Lunar Logostics.- 6. Exploration Planning.- 7. Changing the Mission.- 8. Beyond the Moon.- References.- Bibliography.- Index.
SynopsisThis is the first comprehensive review of the Apollo 18-20 cancelled missions and the plans for using the Apollo hardware to support a comprehensive exploration of the lunar surface. Dave Shayler reviews key stages of development of the Apollo spacecraft that were required to achieve the lunar landing., The structure of Apollo - The Lost and Forgotten Missions follows the development and in flight testing of the Apollo lunar spacecraft prior to Apollo 11 as well as missions planned following that first landing. Drawing upon combinations of archival documentation from the first four manned Apollo missions and future mission plans evolved in the summer of 1969 Apollo - The Lost and Forgotten Missions will fill this void. The text explains how the machines and the men were prepared for the landing on the moon and what would have followed the initial landings., Drawing upon combinations of archival documentation from the first four manned Apollo missions and future mission plans evolved in the summer of 1969, Apollo - The Lost and Forgotten Missions explains how the machines and the men were prepared for the landing on the moon and what would have followed the initial landings.
LC Classification NumberQB4-4.9
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