The Space Shuttle is one of the oldest and most famous manned launch systems the only launch vehicle that has been used for a longer period of time is the Soviet (now Russian) R-7 booster. By the start of the third millennium, the Space Shuttle had carried crews into space over 85 times. Although not a military structure, the Shuttle had been sold as an all-purpose launch system to be used jointly for military and civilian purposes. Featuring full-colour photos throughout, this book covers the design, development and operational history of a unique vehicle.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Lardas, M./Palmer, I. (Illustr.)
Title
Space Shuttle Launch System 1975-2004
Details
English text, paperback, many bw-images, some plates with colour illustrations. 48 pages.
