Man into orbit

*Man into Orbit* by Joseph N. Bell is an engaging account of the scientific achievements and technological breakthroughs that made human spaceflight possible. Written during the pioneering years of the Space Age, the book traces the development of rocketry, the intense competition of the Cold War space race and the challenges faced by the engineers, scientists and astronauts striving to place the first human in orbit. Combining clear explanations with contemporary insight, Bell captures the excitement of one of history's greatest technological revolutions. An excellent addition for readers and collectors of space exploration, aviation history, science and the early Space Age.