The Space Shuttle is one of the oldest and most famous manned launch systems β 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.
Space Shuttle Launch System 1972β2004
β Scribed by Mark Lardas, Ian Palmer
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing
- Year
- 2004.06.24
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 50
- Series
- New Vanguard 99
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
The Space Shuttle is one of the oldest and most famous manned launch systems β 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.
β¦ Subjects
Modern Warfare
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