Space Odyssey: The First Forty Years of Space Exploration [Hardcover]

Serge Brunier (Author), Stephen Lyle (Translator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521813565 | ISBN-13: 978-0521813563 | Publication Date: May 27, 2002

In only forty years the exploration of space has become one of humanity's preeminent achievements. Space Odyssey follows the greatest moments of this saga and tells the tale of the four hundred men and women who have been into space. The journey begins with the pioneers of life in space, those first humans sent into Earth orbit and the legendary crews of the Apollo missions. It continues aboard the Mir space station, where we are invited to share the intimate life of its Russian, American and French inhabitants as they walk on the ceiling and sleep on the walls. At the beginning of the twenty-first century, the adventure moves forward with the International Space Station. Filled with stunning photographs, many taken by the astronauts themselves, Space Odyssey portrays the hopes and dreams of those who have been directly involved in one of the greatest adventures of all time. Serge Brunier is chief editor of the journal Ciel et Espace, a photojournalist, and the author of many nonfiction books aimed at both specialists and the general public. His previous books include Majestic Universe (Cambridge, 1999) and Glorious Eclipses with Jean-Pierre Luminet (Cambridge, 2000).

Editorial Reviews

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"An excellent reference,....its color photographs are more than spectacular and the delightful text is reader friendly, often poetical." Catholic Library World

"In great detail, this outstanding volume describes 40 years in the 'wilderness' of spaceflight development and adventure. ...superb..." Science Books and Films

"In Space Odyssey: The First Forty Years of Space Exploration, French journalist Serge Brunier provides a fascinating look into Mir..." Nashville Scene

"Striking, large-scale color pictures immediately attract and hold reader attention as these vivid descriptions unfold..." Choice

Book Description

From the first space flight by Yuri Gagarin, to recent Mars missions and the construction of the International Space Station, it is only forty years since man ventured into space. Space Odyssey recounts the greatest moments of this story, drawing from the experiences of the four hundred men and women who have travelled in space so far. Filled with stunning photographs, many taken by the astronauts themselves, this book tells of the hopes and dreams of those who have been involved in one of the greatest adventures of all time.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (May 27, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521813565
• ISBN-13: 978-0521813563
• Product Dimensions: 14.5 x 10.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,770,419 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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