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How did we find out about outer space?

by Isaac Asimov, David Wool

This history of human spaceflight traces the journey from early aviation experiments to the first lunar landings. It examines the technological advancements and key missions that defined the space race.

Accession 10675 ISBN 0802762832 Publisher Walker and Company
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