Space Shuttle Launch System 1972–2004
Nonfiction, History, Military, Aviation, Americas, United States, 20th Century
| Author: | Mark Lardas | ISBN: | 9781782004189 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing | Publication: | September 20, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Mark Lardas |
| ISBN: | 9781782004189 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Publication: | September 20, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Language: | English |
The Space Shuttle is one of the oldest and most famous manned launch systems – the only launch vehicle that has been used for a longer period of time is the Soviet (now Russian) R-7 booster. By the start of the third millennium, the Space Shuttle had carried crews into space over 85 times. Although not a military structure, the Shuttle had been sold as an all-purpose launch system to be used jointly for military and civilian purposes. Featuring full-colour photos throughout, this book covers the design, development and operational history of a unique vehicle.
The Space Shuttle is one of the oldest and most famous manned launch systems – the only launch vehicle that has been used for a longer period of time is the Soviet (now Russian) R-7 booster. By the start of the third millennium, the Space Shuttle had carried crews into space over 85 times. Although not a military structure, the Shuttle had been sold as an all-purpose launch system to be used jointly for military and civilian purposes. Featuring full-colour photos throughout, this book covers the design, development and operational history of a unique vehicle.
