Launching Into Commercial Space: Innovations in Space Travel

ISBN-10
1624102581
ISBN-13
9781624102585
Category
Outer space
Language
English
Published
2013
Publisher
AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics)
Authors
Joseph N. Pelton, Peter P. Marshall

Description

This is the story of the pioneers and private companies around the globe currently developing new spacecraft, planning futuristic spaceports, and seeking to offer a range of 'space travel' services for all.

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