Princeton, N.J.: D.Van Nostrand, 1958. Classic text presents a compilation of facts, ideas, thoughts, speculations, advances and research relating to the development of the lunar space program in the 1950's, and the U.S. and the U.S.S.R.'s race to the lunar surface. Includes coverage of the U.S. lunar probe program; Soviet Union's advances in space flight; U.S. ballistic missile space flight program; etc. Includes an introduction bt Dr. Wernher von Braun. 270 pgs. Illustrated with figures, charts, maps, photographs and drawings. Frontispiece photo model of lunar base observatory as visualized by Wonder Building Corporation of America. Very minimal shelfwear. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine. Illus. by . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. .

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Bookseller: GlobalAcademics (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: HS-40
Title: Rocket to the Moon
Author: Bergaust, Erik & Hull, Seabrook
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Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: D.Van Nostrand
Place of Publication: Princeton, N.J.
Date Published: 1958
Keywords: Astronautics, Engineering, Mathematics, Aeronautics, Aerospace, Rocketry, Spacecraft, Lunar, Orbit, Antennas, Satellites, Probes, Electromagnetics, Telecommunications, Trajectory, USSR, Space Station, Ballistics, Missiles, Military, Sputnik, Propellants,
Bookseller catalogs: History of Science; Aeronautics;

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