Book
Mankind beyond Earth : the history, science, and future of human space exploration / Claude A. Piantadosi.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780231162425 (hbk. : acid-free paper)
- ISBN: 0231162421 (hbk. : acid-free paper)
- Physical Description: xv, 279 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Columbia University Press, c2012.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-268) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | A short introduction to the science of space exploration -- Hindsight and foresight. Men and machines ; A space lexicon ; The explorers ; Twentieth-century space ; Back to the Moon -- A home away from home. Living off the land ; Round and round it goes-- where it stops, nobody knows ; By force of gravity ; The cosmic ray dilemma ; Tiny bubbles -- Where are we going? The case for Mars ; Big planets, dwarf planets, and small bodies ; New stars, new planets. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Astronautics > United States > Forecasting > Popular works. Manned space flight > History > Popular works. Outer space > Exploration > Popular works. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | TL 789.8 .U5 P53 2012 | 30775305444011 | General Collection | Available | - |