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Author:

David, Leonard (Space journalist), author.

Title:

Moon rush: the new space race / Leonard David.

Publisher:

National Geographic PartnersLLC,

Copyright Date:

2019

Description:

223 pages (32 unnumbered pages of plates) : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Subject:

United States.--National Aeronautics and Space Administration--21st century.
Space flight to the moon--21st century.
Space race--United States.
Moon--Exploration--21st century.
Moon--Government policy--Government policy--United States.
Outer space--Exploration--United States.

Other Authors:

Aldrin, Buzz, writer of foreword.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Let's get our global space act together (Buzz Aldrin) -- The moon: What's the attraction? -- What do we know about the moon? -- Paving the way -- Man on the moon: Apollo's lasting legacy -- Laying a new foundation -- Back to the moon -- Giving the moon the business -- New moon rising -- Mission control by the Honorable Harrison H. Schmitt -- Lunar exploration Time Line.

Summary:

"It seems a foregone conclusion: We will set foot on the Moon once more. Let this provocative, timely book by veteran space journalist Leonard David be your guide as it happens. Against an inspiring backdrop of history, science, and technology, he explains the explorations, enterprises, and most pressing issues surrounding our lunar satellite today..."--from Back cover.

ISBN:

1426220057
9781426220050

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1048947937

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

TDPH826 -- Davenport Public Library (Davenport)

GOPG641 -- Marshalltown Public Library (Marshalltown)

WSPF215 -- Spencer Public Library (Spencer)