Spacelab: Research in Earth Orbit

Shapland, David;Rycroft, Michael

ISBN 10: 0521260779 / ISBN 13: 9780521260770

Published by West Nyack, New York, U.S.A.: Cambridge Univ Pr, 1984

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hardback book in fine condition,dust jacket is near fine.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Spacelab: Research in Earth Orbit
• Publisher: West Nyack, New York, U.S.A.: Cambridge Univ Pr
• Publication Date: 1984
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521260779
• ISBN 13: 9780521260770
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • astronomy & space science
  • technical
  • Science

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Synopsis

Spacelab is Europe's first manned laboratory to orbit the Earth. Spacelab - Research in Earth Orbit presents a splendidly illustrated account of this most ambitious and exciting adventure. The authors chart the ten year programme of Spacelab's development from the spark of its conception to the blaze of its perfect launch on the Space Shuttle in November 1983. Experiments performed on board the reusable shuttle encompass a wide range of disciplines - from astronomy to zoology. The first results are discussed, and future space activities examined. The unique colour photographs from the first Spacelab mission combine with the interesting and informative text to provide a definitive record of this major initiative in space. Lucid and readable, the book will appeal to every enquiring mind.