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Prelude to space / Arthur C. Clarke

Set during the lead-up to the first lunar launch, this 1951 novel provides a technical exploration of spacecraft design and satellite technology. It offers a fictionalised yet historically significant account of the scientific challenges involved in achieving spaceflight.

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Accession Number: 15113

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