Women in Space - Following Valentina
Author | : Shayler David |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 426 |
Release | : 2006-08-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781846280788 |
ISBN-13 | : 1846280788 |
Rating | : 4/5 (788 Downloads) |
Download or read book Women in Space - Following Valentina written by Shayler David and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-08-29 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * This is the only book that provides the full story of the role of women in space exploration. * Previously unpublished photographs of various aspects of training and participation in spaceflights are included. * Personal interviews with female cosmonauts and astronauts. * Traces the history of female aviation milestones from the early part of the 20th Century to the current space programme.