The launch of the first liquid-propellant rocket in 1926 led to the development of the first long-range missiles fired during World War II. The technology had advanced sufficiently by 1957 to enable an intercontinental ballistic missile to be developed. This missile formed the basis of the first launch vehicle to carry a satellite; Sputnik I; into orbit; marking the beginning of the Space Age. In the thirty-two years of the U.S.-Soviet space race between 1959 and 1991; the moon; all the planets in the solar system except Pluto; an asteroid; and a comet have been explored by spacecraft. Since the Space Age began; twelve men have walked on the moon; and over four hundred people have experienced space travel. The Hubble Space Station has enabled astronomers to peer twelve billion light years into the past and to take their first look at a black hole. What else may be achieved in the coming decades as space exploration gains new momentum? With over thirty years' experience as a space journalist reporting on both the U.S. and Russian space programs; Tim Furniss provides a comprehensive history of space exploration in a highly readable way. In A HISTORY OF SPACE EXPLORATION; he also ventures into future missions currently in their early planning stages.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. MUST-HAVEBy Joel C.Along with the very similar From Bondage to Freedom; this is a must-have for those who realize there are dots to be connected to clarify how the N.T. opens with unfamiliar references; such as the idea of synagogues; etc. and this King named Herod. Both publications work through the various dynasties/nations that captivated Israel during their own respective quests for world domination. To skip to the end of why this is even remotely important; we come to see Israel for who she is; and always has been... THE most resolute nation EVER to grace this here earth! These two books work through all the necessary details of political/familial/nationalistic infighting; with little Israel smack dab in the middle. In some cases; God's chosen nation is much like the cartoon referee who keeps getting smacked by wayward roundhouse punches from both boxers. Pick up this volume and you'll be hard-pressed to put it down before finishing. The best 120 pages you'll find that you didn't even know you needed!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great read!By CiceroIn case you ever wonder what happens with Israel between the time of Malachi (writer of the last Old Testament book) until Matthew (writer of the 1st New Testament book); well here's the book to fill you in. It's not in the Canonical Biblke itsel because it's not inspired Scripture but is only a history written down for us who don't know and wonder how we ended up in on place only to open up in a Roman-ruled world called Judaea.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great weekend read.By HeatherBGreat book to get quickly acclimated with the history of the intertestamental period. Briefly describes the impact of Hellenism on early Judaism and Christianity. The chapter dedicated to "Jewish Sects" was a little oversimplified and Talmudic verses were largely taken out of context - does not truly cover the complexity and fluidity of thought that characterized the late 2nd temple era. Otherwise; nicely organized and a great weekend read. One who considers this time period as "silent" may never do so again after reading this book.
