Includes bibliographical references (p. 212-213) and index.
Contents
Science fiction and pioneer visions : from science fiction dreams to von Braun's wheel -- The first American station : from civilian and military projects to Skylab -- The Russian Salyut stations : seven military and civilian laboratories -- The odyssey of the Russian space station Mir : six living and working modules and many accidents -- Freedom, the "paper station" : Reagan's decision : an undertaking with friendly nations -- Cooperation in space : ISS the International Space Station -- Colonies in space : from O'Neill's designs to the future.
