{"product_id":"spacecraft-technology-the-early-years-9780863415531","title":"Spacecraft Technology: The Early Years","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Mark Williamson\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Institution of Engineering \u0026amp; Technology\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Institution of Engineering \u0026amp; Technology\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Aeronautics \u0026amp; Astronautics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpacecraft Technology: The early years\u003c\/i\u003e charts the fascinating story of the early Space Age, encompassing the launch of the first satellites and the landing of men on the Moon. While concentrating on the most significant technology developments, it places them in the context of historical events, specific missions and the individuals that made it all happen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing a chapter on the pre-history of space exploration and another on the development of rocketry, the book covers the early development of space science satellites, Earth observation satellites, communications satellites, lunar probes and manned space capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree chapters are dedicated to the hardware designed for the Apollo programme and its role in transporting men to the Moon, landing them there and transporting them across the lunar surface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpacecraft Technology: The early years\u003c\/i\u003e is aimed at scientists and engineers with an interest in the history of space activity and the general reader who enjoys delving into the background of modern technology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Institution of Engineering \u0026 Technology","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45409955610775,"sku":"9780863415531","price":9076.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780863415531.webp?v=1767312179","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/spacecraft-technology-the-early-years-9780863415531","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}