Space exploration and humanity : a historical encyclopedia / History Committee of the American Astronautical Society ; Stephen B. Johnson, general editor ; Timothy M. Chamberlin ... [et al.], section editors ; David Leverington, technical consultant.
Vol. 1. Astrophysics and planetary science ; Civilian and commercial space applications ; Human spaceflight and microgravity science -- v. 2. Military applications ; Space and society ; Technology and engineering.
Summary
An authoritative history of space flight and its political, social, cultural, and economic implications. The focus is on a global history of space.--From publisher's description.