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Ten Short Lessons in Space Travel

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In an era of rapidly developing technology and renewed ambition, the twenty-first century has ushered in an exciting new age of space flight. But what has brought us to this point in our exploration of the universe? And what does the future of space travel hold? From the amazing technology that has enabled us to look beyond the clouds to the possibilities of space tourism, 10 Short Lessons in Space Travel takes a timely look at the essential lessons learned from our voyages into outer space.

“Extremely authoritative. The best book on space travel since Arthur C. Clarke's classic, The Promise of Space.” MARCUS CHOWN

© 2020 W. F. Howes Ltd (Lydbog): 9781004016136

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Lydbog: 3. september 2020

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