Space Shuttle 1981-2011 is a lavishly illustrated special edition celebrating the space shuttle era. In thirty years of operation, space shuttles were used in 135 different missions, this volume presents the adventure stories of many of these missions in the astronauts' own words. Additional contributions by space exploration writers cover the history of the program, technological challenges and triumphs, scientific achievements, and the devastating Challenger and Columbia tragedies. Complete with more than 40 essays and 100 full-color photographs, Space Shuttle 1981-2011 is a captivating overview of this critical part of space history. Although the space shuttle era has ended, its spiritthat of limitless curiosity and a desire for perfectioncontinues to inspire.
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978-1-58834-487-8 (9781588344878)
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Edited by Air & Space/Smithsonian magazine. Features a contribution from SALLY RIDE, the American astronaut and physicist who made history as the first woman in space. Also includes contributions by T.A. HEPPENHEIMER, author of seven books including The Space Shuttle Decision, 1965-1972: History of the Space Shuttle, as well as GREG FREIHERR, a freelance writer who specializes in medical and aerospace technologies.
