Space Shuttle Launch System 1972-2004

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

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Published: 06/24/2004
ISBN: 9781841766911
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 9.74h x 7.20w x 0.17d