The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration
Subtitle: From the Ancient World to the Extraterrestrial Future
Roger D. Launius
TARGET CONSUMER: An absolute must-have for space and history buffs
Comprehensive illustrated guide to the history of U.S. and international space
exploration, both manned and unmanned
Throughout history, humans have been fascinated by space. From the
Babylonian astronomers of 700 BCE who charted the paths of planets, to the
ancient Inca and Aztec builders of early astronomical observatories, to the launch
of Sputnik 1 and the Moon landing, through today's private and public space
exploration endeavors, we have always looked to the skies to learn about our
place in the universe. The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration is the first
in-depth, fully illustrated history of global space discovery and exploration from
ancient times to the modern era.
ON SALE 10/23/2018 Space historian Roger D. Launius examines the thousands of years that humans
Announced 1st Print: 30,000 have endeavored to understand the universe, including the pioneering work
undertaken by the ancients of Greece, Rome, and China; the great astronomical
SMITHSONIAN BOOKS discoveries of Renaissance thinkers such as Copernicus, Galileo, and Kepler; and
HC: 9781588346377 / $40.00/$54.00 the technological and mechanical breakthroughs that have enabled the human
BISAC 1: Science - Space Science race to explore far beyond our own planet in recent decades. He also reveals the
BISAC 2: Technology & Engineering - Aeronautics & future of space exploration, speculating on forthcoming space travel and humans'
Astronautics possible future as an extraterrestrial species. The Smithsonian History of Space
BISAC 3: Technology & Engineering - History Exploration is a must-read for space buffs and everyone intrigued by the history of
Page Count: 400 Trim Size: 8-1/2 x 10 scientific discovery.
Carton Count: 12
Illustrations: 505 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS THE ONE AND ONLY: Presents a global, comprehensive history of space exploration that is
the first of its kind
HIGHLY ILLUSTRATED: Depicts the history of ancient and modern space exploration
through photographs, cutaways, and other illutrations and graphics, including images
Publicity and Marketing from NASA as well as conceptions of Moon bases and other futuristic extraterrestrial
National media publicity campaign locales
National radio tour INFORMATIVE SIDEBARS: Rounded out with informative sidebars on key scientific and
Blog and social media outreach technological developments, influential figures, and pioneering spacecraft
Outreach to major space, space
exploration, space travel and tourism, Author Bio: ROGER D. LAUNIUS is former associate director of collections and
history, and astronomy sites and curatorial affairs at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. From 1990 to
organizations 2002, he served as chief historian of NASA. He has authored and coauthored
National advertising numerous books, including Hubble's Legacy.
Residence: Washington, DC Hometown: Greenville, SC
The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration
Roger D. Launius
Throughout history, humans have been fascinated by space. From the Babylonian astronomers of 700 BCE who charted the paths of
planets, to the ancient Inca and Aztec builders of early astronomical observatories, to the launch of Sputnik 1 and the Moon landing,
through today's private and public space exploration endeavors, we have always looked to the skies to learn about our place in the
universe. The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration is the first in-depth, fully illustrated history of global space discovery and
exploration from ancient times to the modern era.
Space historian Roger D. Launius examines the thousands of years that humans have endeavored to understand the universe, including
the pioneering work undertaken by the ancients of Greece, Rome, and China; the great astronomical discoveries of Renaissance thinkers
such as Copernicus, Galileo, and Kepler; and the technological and mechanical breakthroughs that have enabled the human race to
explore far beyond our own planet in recent decades. He also reveals the future of space exploration, speculating on forthcoming space
travel and humans' possible future as an extraterrestrial species. The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration is a must-read for space
buffs and everyone intrigued by the history of scientific discovery.
Author's Previous Titles (Sales Track) ISBN OS Publisher Price US/Can. IN GR LTD GR LTD NT LTD R 12m RM POS
Imagining Space / Launius / HC 9780811831154 Jul 2001 Chronicle $35 1.8k
Space Stations/Launius, Roger D./HC 9781588341204 5/03 Smithsonian Books $39.95/$49.95 0 1.5k 649 56 0 24
Comparative Titles by Other Authors ISBN OS Publisher Price US/Can. IN GR LTD GR LTD NT LTD R 12m RM POS
Space / Chaikin / HC 9781842224984 Oct 2002 Carlton $50 3.3k
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