The superpower odyssey : a Russian perspective on space cooperation /
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| Author / Creator: | Karash, Yuri Y. |
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| Imprint: | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, c1999. |
| Description: | xv, 339 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | E-Resource Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4272617 |
| Summary: | Using space exploration as a model, former Soviet cosmonaut candidate Yuri Karash delves into the competition between US and Russian/Soviet space programmes and the transition to co-operative efforts. He discusses the critical space policies and technological developments from 1957 to 1998. Leading up to the construction of the International Space Station, he offers his perspective mingled with historic photographs from the turbulent 1960s era. |
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| Physical Description: | xv, 339 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1563473194 |
