Emerging space powers: the new space programs of asia, the middle east and south-america
Auteur :
Harvey, Brian / Smid, Henk H. F. / Pirard, Theo
Éditeur :
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN :
9781441908735
Date de publication :
19 mars 2010
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This work introduces the important emerging space powers of the world. Brian Harvey describes the origins of the Japanese space program, from rocket designs based on WW II German U-boats to tiny solid fuel 'pencil' rockets, which led to the launch of the first Japanese satellite in 1970.