The New Moon Race [Hardcover]

Morris Jones (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1877058823 | ISBN-13: 978-1877058820 | Publication Date: May 2009 | Edition: 1

A new space race has broken out in Asia. Few geopolitical analysts have understood this, and there is a crying need for a new book on the subject. In the past two years, spacecraft have been launched to the Moon by China, Japan, India and the USA. South Korea has suddenly announced lunar plans. China's advanced human spaceflight program is now being challenged by a planned Indian human space capsule. Regional rivalries on Earth are spilling over into space! The situation is like a repeat of the Cold War Space Race, but this time, the USA could lose.

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The Space Review discusses 'The New Moon Race' from Rosenberg and says: 'Jones punts on the question of whether there is a new 'Moon race' forming between the United States and China, saying that while it 'is a highly pressing question, it is also a very open question.'

Product Details

• Hardcover: 184 pages
• Publisher: Roseberg Pub; 1 edition (May 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1877058823
• ISBN-13: 978-1877058820
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,124,016 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An utterly fascinating read for astronomy and science buffs, June 10, 2009

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This review is from: The New Moon Race (Hardcover)

America won the first moon race. But who says there can't be a rematch? "The New Moon Race" is a scholarly examination of the most recent developments in lunar exploration. China has emerged as a potential major player in the world of space exploration, and there are many parallels that can be drawn to the Cold War-fueled original space race of 1969. This time, America's victory seems much less likely. "The New Moon Race" also discusses why America has not done any manned lunar missions in decades. An utterly fascinating read for astronomy and science buffs.