Soviet Space Programme

The Soviet Space Programme (1988) presents a comprehensive over-view of the Soviet space programme from its beginnings up to the end of the 1980s. One important theme explored is the degree to which the Soviet space programme was oriented towards military capabilities, and concludes that the degree of military involvement was high.

Sommario

1. Historical Overview 2. Space Programme Infrastructure 3. Military Space 4. The Strategic Rocket Forces 5. Ballistic Missile Defence 6. Space Operations 7. Scientific and Interplanetary Exploration 8. The Future of the Soviet Space Programme Appendix A. Chronology of Soviet Space Milestones Appendix B. Soviet ICBM Data

Info autore

Ronald D. Humble

Riassunto

The Soviet Space Programme (1988) presents a comprehensive over-view of the Soviet space programme from its beginnings up to the end of the 1980s. One important theme explored is the degree to which the Soviet space programme was oriented towards military capabilities, and concludes that the degree of military involvement was high.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Ronald D. Humble
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 12.04.2024
• EAN: 9781032675473
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3267547-3
• Pagine: 174
• Serie: Routledge Library Editions: Soviet Politics
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Geoscienze > Geografia; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Economia > Singoli rami economici, branche; European History, SCIENCE / History, HISTORY / Europe / General, History of Science, Space Science, Former Soviet Union, USSR (Europe), USSR, Soviet Union, SCIENCE / Space Science / General, HISTORY / Russia / Soviet Era