Leaving Earth: Space Stations, Rival Superpowers, and the Quest for Interplanetary Travel. By Robert Zimmerman. Joseph Henry Press.
Submitted by iw on September 9, 2004 – 12:21 pmNo Comment
Drawing on his vast store of knowledge about space travel, as well as hundreds of interviews with cosmonauts, astronauts, and scientists, Zimmerman has superbly captured the excitement and suspense of our recent space-traveling past. For space and history enthusiasts alike, Leaving Earth describes a rich heritage of adventure, exploration, research, and discovery.
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