Space Shuttle Launch System 1972-2004

✍ Scribed by Mark Lardas, Ian Palmer

• Publisher: Osprey
• Year: 2004
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 51
• Series: New Vanguard 099
• Edition: 1st edition
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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.

✦ Subjects

Транспорт;История авиации и космонавтики;