US Spacesuits
Author | : Kenneth S. Thomas |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 417 |
Release | : 2007-09-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780387739793 |
ISBN-13 | : 0387739793 |
Rating | : 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
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.