...the Heavens and the Earth: A Political History of the Space Age
...the Heavens and the Earth: A Political History of the Space Age
McDougall covers the first twenty-five years of space travel, from Sputnick to the Pioneer 10, including the industry surrounding space exploration, political machinations relevant to the Cold War, and social effects from an age where "the heavens" were transformed into "outer space."
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- JHU Press
- Year
- 1997
- Genre
- History
- Topics
- Space RaceCold WarSpace exploration policy
Awards
- Pulitzer Prize for HistoryWonMajor(1986)
- National Book Award for NonfictionShortlistedMajor(1985)
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