Space Exploration - by David M Harland & Brian Harvey (Paperback)

About the Book

The Space Exploration annuals provide a yearly update on recent space launches, missions and results, to be published every September. The annual is written at an accessible level to provide a regular, balanced review of all the world's major space programmes.

Book Synopsis

Space Exploration 2008 records annual statistical material on space developments. It includes details of all satellite and rocket launches in 2007 and satellite recoveries, analysis of developments and emerging trends in space exploration, notes on records and main feats, as well as basic data on all launchers currently in operation, schedules of upcoming missions, anniversaries and landmarks.

In addition, leading figures in astronomy and space exploration cover the field from a variety of angles, including a special section entitled Return to the Moon. The volume also contains a Solar System Log that features the very latest in the exploration of the planets, their moons and small Solar System bodies.

Review Quotes

From the reviews:

"Space Exploration 2008 is the second in what looks set to become a series of annuals by Springer Praxis ... . For the new edition, space historian David Harland joins Brian Harvey in editing the informative and well-produced collection of contemporary articles. ... The illustrations are good and this book makes an ideal Christmas present for anyone generally interested in an overview of current space exploration." (Clive Simpson, Spaceflight, Vol. 50 (1), 2008)

"This book is well illustrated with colour photographs and diagrams ... . The text is really only suitable for teenagers and adults. There are useful references to books and websites ... . Anybody with a passing interest in spaceflight will enjoy this book. It will give them an overview of the state of space exploration and perhaps whet their appetite to find out more about specific missions." (Nick Quinn, Astronomy Now, February, 2008)

"This is the second annual publication by authors Harland and Harvey, planned for release each September. The 2008 edition reviews all rocket and satellite launches from around the world for 2006. ... The book is loaded with tables and charts of data, artist renditions, and color photographs with captions ... . The book will appeal to space enthusiasts. Summing Up: Recommended. General readers; two-year technical program students; practitioners." (M. S. McCullough, CHOICE, Vol. 45 (6), 2008)

"The book opens with a review of space activities in 2006, followed by a series of feature articles on a diverse range of topics. One looks at space tourism, and outlines the main players and their plans. ... There's also an excellent article on studying the Sun from space. ... This book is extensively illustrated, with photos on nearly every page and the quality of the reproductions is excellent. This book is definitely a winner ... ."(David MacLennan, Liftoff, Issue 246, 2008)