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The Space Age generation : lives and lessons from the golden age of solar system exploration / edited by William Sheehan and Klaus Brasch.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Planetary science--History--20th century.
- Planetary science.
- Outer space--Exploration--History--20th century.
- Outer space.
- Exploration of outer space.
- Genre:
- History.
- Physical Description:
- x, 320 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Tucson : The University of Arizona Press, 2024.
- Summary:
- "The Space Age Generation shares the lives and careers of a dozen men and women whose passion for science was sparked by an astounding era-the golden age of space science. These scientists, historians, and astronomers lived and participated in an amazing time that not only saw humans step foot on the Moon but also saw human-made spacecraft travel throughout our solar system"-- Provided by publisher.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Edward Potts Cheyney Memorial Fund.
- Other Format:
- Online version: Space age generation
- ISBN:
- 9780816551040
- 0816551049
- OCLC:
- 1400038144
- Publisher Number:
- 99995848482
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