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Space Shuttle Launch System 1972-2004

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: New Vanguard - Aircraft & Miscellaneous

Last Stocked on 7/30/2024

Product Info

Title
Space Shuttle Launch System 1972-2004
Publisher
Category
Author
Mark Lardas
Publish Year
2004
Pages
48
Dimensions
7.5x9.5x.25"
NKG Part #
2147394275
MFG. Part #
OSPNVG099
Type
Softcover
Series
NVG99

Description

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-color photos throughout, this book covers the design, development and operational history of a unique vehicle.