US Spacesuits

US Spacesuits
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 417
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ISBN-10 : 9780387739793
ISBN-13 : 0387739793
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Book Synopsis US Spacesuits by : Kenneth S. Thomas

Download or read book US Spacesuits written by Kenneth S. Thomas and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-09-11 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * the most accurate and comprehensive work on U.S. spacesuits ever published. *A unique insight into the development of US spacesuits through to the present day. * Presents in context the authors’ unique collection of 172 black and white photographs. * Explains why spacesuits are a last refuge for astronauts for survival. * Details many technically and historically interesting developments, but which never achieved fruition.


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