This volume, like the others, not only focuses upon the individual missions within the decade but also upon key challenges facing human space exploration at specific points within those years - from the problems of simply breathing and eating in space to the challenges of venturing outside in a pressurized spacesuit, the development of newer and better space toilets, and the difficulties of locomotion on the Moon. The Eighties was a time when traveling into spacefar more commonplace. Examining in detail the American and Soviet fronts, BenEvans gives a comprehensive analysis of the varying fortunes of the U.S. space shuttle in the Eighties, including its early test flights and commercial flights, its problems, the 51L tragedy and its aftermath, and the resumption of operations with STS-26. The U.S. story ends with STS-37 in April 1991. In the Soviet sphere, two pivotal space station efforts - Salyut 7 and its succesor, Mir - are considered, showing how they were alike and different. Continues the History of Human Space Exploration miniseries by Evans, which commemorates over 50 years of humans in space. Provides a detailed account of the goals, missions, setbacks, and achievements of those who ventured into space in the Eighties, particularly the Russian and Americans. Provides complete coverage of the space shuttle program and the Russian Salyut and Mir space stations. INDICE: Contents. Illustrations. Author's Preface. Acknowledgements. Chapter 1: Unlikely partners. Chapter 2: A home after Apollo. Chapter 3: A tale of science, sickness and the Sun. Chapter 4: Red stars in the East. Chapter 5: Dreams and nightmares. Bibliography. Index.
- ISBN: 978-1-4419-8809-6
- Editorial: Springer New York
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 481
- Fecha Publicación: 26/10/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés