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The Story of Space Station Mir - by David M Harland (Paperback)

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  • The Mir space station has unquestionably been one of the most significant contributions to the Soviet/Russian space programme.
  • Author(s): David M Harland
  • 424 Pages
  • Science, Physics

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The Mir space station has unquestionably been one of the most significant contributions to the Soviet/Russian space programme. The experience of long-duration human space flight gained from its continued operation was justifiably considered vital to the International Space Station and to future interplanetary exploration. Near the end of its operational life, Mir was much in the news as dangerous fires and other mishaps threatened the life its the astronauts, yet Mir was also a legendary workhorse on the road to long-term space colonization. This book reviews the origins of the Soviet space station programme, in particular the highly successful Salyuts 6 and 7, describes Mir's structure, environment, power supply and manoeuvring systems, and provides a comprehensive account of how it was assembled and how it operated in orbit. This book is essential for anyone who is interested in the history of humans in space or who is looking for lessons to apply to the ISS.



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"This book by David Harland is written to his usual high standard. It tells the history of Mir from its early planning stage to its spectacular destruction in 2001. This brings together the complete history of a remarkable spacecraft which made living in space possible. If you want to get a clear picture of how the Mir station started ... developed and grew and was used, this is the book." (Rex Hall, Spaceflight, Vol. 48, March, 2006)

"The history of the Mir Space Station, initiated with a launch in 1986 and continuously inhabited for a decade, is important for its technological achievements ... . Harland, a space historian, presents a very detailed survey of the launches, cosmonauts, engineering details, problems, and solutions. ... The book is well illustrated with photographs of people and spacecraft ... . a significant addition to the literature of space science and technology. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through professionals." (A. M. Strauss, CHOICE, Vol. 42 (11), July, 2005)


Dimensions (Overall): 9.5 Inches (H) x 1.4 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 424
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Physics
Publisher: Praxis Publications Inc
Theme: Astrophysics
Format: Paperback
Author: David M Harland
Language: English
Street Date: February 14, 2005
TCIN: 1005238589
UPC: 9780387230115
Item Number (DPCI): 247-13-8089
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.9 inches length x 1.4 inches width x 9.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.65 pounds
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