A Dictionary of space exploration / edited by E. Julius Dasch.

Contributor(s):

Dasch, E. Julius

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Oxford paperback referencePublication details: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2005.Description: 403 p. : ill. ; 20 cmISBN:

9780192806314 (pbk.)
0192806319 (pbk.)

Other title:

Oxford dictionary of space exploration [Cover title]

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DDC classification:

629.403

LOC classification:

R QB 497 D554 2005

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Review: "This dictionary covers the world of space exploration. It includes feature entries, biographies of astronauts and scientists who have helped to push the frontiers of space exploration, and definitions of space industry jargon, such as cherry picker and burp firing. Essential reading for anyone with an interest in astronomy and space travel." "Features: over 2,000 entries and over 50 diagrams and photographs cover all aspects of space exploration; contains over 250 links to websites, for further reading; includes biographies of influential astronauts and scientists; detailed chronology charts every space mission; and edited by Dr. Julius Dasch, former manager of the NASA National Space Grant Program."--BOOK JACKET.

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Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Libro	Biblioteca Juan Bosch	Biblioteca Juan Bosch	Referencia	Referencia (1er. Piso)	R QB 497 D554 2005 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		00000058186

Cover title: Oxford dictionary of space exploration.

"This dictionary covers the world of space exploration. It includes feature entries, biographies of astronauts and scientists who have helped to push the frontiers of space exploration, and definitions of space industry jargon, such as cherry picker and burp firing. Essential reading for anyone with an interest in astronomy and space travel." "Features: over 2,000 entries and over 50 diagrams and photographs cover all aspects of space exploration; contains over 250 links to websites, for further reading; includes biographies of influential astronauts and scientists; detailed chronology charts every space mission; and edited by Dr. Julius Dasch, former manager of the NASA National Space Grant Program."--BOOK JACKET.

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