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Soviets in Space

Russia’s Cosmonauts and the Space Frontier
By Colin Burgess
Series: Kosmos
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Soviets in Space by Colin Burgess explores the thrilling journey of the Soviet space programme during the Space Race era. The book delves into the engineering triumphs and challenges faced by the Soviet Union as they endeavoured to surpass the United States in space exploration. It offers a comprehensive look at this pivotal period in history, highlighting key missions and lesser-known stories of the people involved.
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This captivating exploration, ideal for space enthusiasts, delves into the history of the Soviet Union's space programme, revealing the triumphs and trials of their groundbreaking journey. You'll be fascinated by the detailed accounts of pioneering missions, the daring cosmonauts involved, and the technological advancements that paved the way for space exploration during the Cold War era.

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Soviets in Space

A deeply researched, beautifully illustrated chronology of the Soviet Union's extraordinary success in the pioneering years of space exploration.

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In this deeply researched chronology, Colin Burgess describes the Soviet Union's extraordinary success in the pioneering years of space exploration. Within a decade, the Soviets not only launched the world's first satellite but were the first to send an animal and a human being into Earth orbit.

More than that, their ground-breaking missions sent a woman into space, launched a three-man spacecraft, and included the first person to walk in space. Six decades on from the historic spaceflight of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, Burgess guides us through the amazing achievements of Russia's spaceflight programme through to the present day.

The book introduces the men and women who have flown the missions as we seek to delve ever deeper into the wonders and complexities of the cosmos.

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Soviets in Space is praised for its detailed and engaging exploration of the Soviet space program, offering insights into its behind-the-scenes challenges and successes. The book examines both the triumphs and tragedies faced by the Soviets as they pursued human spaceflight, often shrouded in secrecy. Colin Burgess's work is noted for its comprehensive research, incorporating interviews and historical accounts that bring key figures and events to life, making it a compelling read for those interested in space exploration and historical narratives.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789146325

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 86 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 176

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Colin Burgess Education & Reference Non-Fiction Science & Nature Series: Kosmos

About the Author

Colin Burgess is the author or editor of many books on the military and spaceflight, including Selecting the Mercury Seven: The Search for America's First Astronauts. He lives in Sydney, Australia.

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