Space Probes - Mankind's first scouts of the universe

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Space probes are a form of robotic spacecraft sent on scientific space exploration missions where manned exploration is currently impossible due to technological limitations. They may enter interplanetary space; flyby, orbit or land on other planetary bodies; or approach interstellar space. Learn more about some of the most ambitious missions in the history of space exploration, their goals and amazing achievements as well as the ingenious machines that carried them in this book.

Product details

• Assisted by: Edward R. Miller-Jones (Editor), Edwar R Miller-Jones (Editor)
• Publisher: FastBook Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.09.2012
• EAN: 9786130140618
• ISBN: 978-613-0-14061-8
• No. of pages: 248
• Subject: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel