Osprey New Vanguard 099 - Space Shuttle Launch System 1972-2004
by Mark Lardas / Osprey
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
* Number Of Pages: 48
* Publication Date: 2004-06-24
* Sales Rank: 611199
* ISBN / ASIN: 1841766917
* EAN: 9781841766911
Book 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-colour photos throughout, this book covers the design, development and operational history of a unique vehicle

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