Publisher's Synopsis
The first U.S. satellite, Explorer 1, went into orbit on Jan. 31, 1958. In 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American to fly into space. On Feb. 20, 1962, John Glenn's historic flight made him the first American to orbit Earth.
From before the Wright Brothers' first flight, man has always dreamed of flying and traveling into space. This book details the human race's reach for the stars, covering almost a hundred historic aircraft, fifty of the most famous aviators, and much more, with many photographs. You will learn some of the concepts involved in space travel and flying, and perhaps even have some fun. Join us on our journey from the first flight of a hot air balloon, to our voyage to Mars and beyond. The countdown has begun...
This book is for those who wish to discover aerospace. Buy now.
