Outer Space - Observation & Exploration, Astronautical Engineering - General & Miscellaneous, 20th Century American History - Space Program, The Solar System - Astronomical Studies & Observations
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Synopsis
A powerful affirmation of the necessity and importance of a wide-ranging American space program that can develop lunar outposts and, ultimately, permanently staffed, self-sufficient bases on the Moon.
John Barkham Reviews
The book is, in short, a call-to-arms to resume our exploration of space.
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John Barkham Reviews
The book is, in short, a call-to-arms to resume our exploration of space.Booknews
Argues for both the feasibility and the desirability of permanent American bases on the moon, using the technology already developed for the Apollo program, and the experience gained from bases in Antarctica. Surveys the uses of such bases, including research, eco-survival, tourism, resource exploitation, and rehabilitation of the physically handicapped. Includes a glossary without pronunciation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
February 1, 1993
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Pages
274
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780231076661