Breaking The Chains Of Gravity by Amy Shira Teitel
"Breaking the Chains of Gravity" traces the history of space exploration from its earliest inception to the creation of NASA. The book delves into the pre-NASA era, exploring the contributions of key figures and institutions in both America and Europe who laid the foundational technologies and concepts for rocketry and space travel. It highlights the scientific challenges, political drama, and the intense rivalries that shaped the early days of the space race. Through meticulous research, the narrative reveals how the efforts of these pioneering scientists and engineers set the stage for the major advancements in space exploration that would follow.
The 9912th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 288
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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- 100 All-Time Greatest Popular Science Books (Open Education Database)