| From Astronautics to Cosmonautics Contributor(s): Gruntman, Mike (Author) |
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ISBN: 1419670859 ISBN-13: 9781419670855 Publisher: Booksurge Publishing OUR PRICE: $12.34 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2007 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography - Technology & Engineering | Aeronautics & Astronautics |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2007904374 |
| Physical Information: 0.17" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.27 lbs) 84 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Two pioneers of space exploration, Robert Esnault-Pelterie and Ary Sternfeld, introduced the words 'astronautics' and 'cosmonautics, ' respectively, into the scientific language. The origin of the term 'astronautics' is well documented. In contrast, the history of the word 'cosmonautics' remains poorly known. Ary Sternfeld is also largely forgotten. The fiftieth anniversary of the breakthrough to space, celebrated in 2007, makes it especially appropriate to remember those visionaries who paved the way to cosmos. The book tells the stories of 'astronautics' and 'cosmonautics' and describes a most unusual life journey of Ary Sternfeld |