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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.American and Soviet space disasters from 1967 to the present day.
The journey into space is a dangerous one, and although some aspects of space travel seem to be routine it still takes humanity to the limits of what is technically possible. It is an environment that forgives no mistake, and where carelessness usually has fatal consequences.
This book records more than a dozen American and Soviet space disasters from 1967 to the present day. Presented are tragic and near tragic missions such as NASAs Gemini 6A and 8, Apollo 1 and 13, the Challenger and Columbia space shuttle disasters, as well as the Soviets Soyuz 1, 11, and 18-1, and more.
The concise and detailed history is presented along with rare photographs, transcripts of mission conversations, and detailed timelines.[AuthorName]By Hermann Woydt and Motorbuch[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Hermann Woydt was born in 1958. After graduating from high school he studied electrical engineering and computer science. First working in developing computer components, he isnowan assistant teacher at anapplied sciences university.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]166 color and b/w photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Stories from the US-Soviet Space Race and Beyond[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]166 color and b/w photos[/ColorPattern]
