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Development of the Space Shuttle, 1972-1981 (History of the Space Shuttle, Volume 2)
Development of the Space Shuttle 19721981 - History of the Space Shuttle, Volume 2 Author:T. A. Heppenheimer Volume Two traces the development of the shuttle through a decade of engineering setbacks and breakthroughs, program management challenges, and political strategizing, culminating in the first launch in April 1981. The focus is on the engineering challengesæpropulsion, thermal protection, electronics, onboard systemsæand the author cov... more »ers in depth the alternative vehicles developed by the U.S. Air Force and European countries. The first launch entailed a monumental amount of planning and preparation that Heppenheimer explains in detail.« less