Space
Andrew Chaikin
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Space
Published
October 2, 2004
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pages
256
ISBN-13
9781552979877
ISBN-10
1552979873
Description
50 years of space exploration and science is explored in photographs and accessible text. Both a comprehensive history of, and a portfolio of images (some rare or unique) from, the American, Russian and other space programs. "The photographs in this book capture a vision of the Heavens and our Earth with a crystal clarity which we are lucky enough to see with our own eyes." "The immensity ... the beauty ... the challenge ... the triumph and the tragedies ... are captured in Andy Chaikin's elegant photo history." Evocative, dramatic and fascinating, Space is a brilliant collection of more than 300 images that pay tribute to and trace the history of space exploration. This book covers fifty years of this immense human endeavor that started in earnest during the Cold War: Early theories on space travel - Pioneering flights by the Soviets - NASA's earliest missions - Apollo moon landings - The space shuttle - Space probes and space stations - The future of space exploration - The images -- some very rare - have been painstakingly researched from American, Russian and other space programs. As a result, this book is both a historical record of this astonishing era and a portfolio of the most stunning scenes ever photographed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Space?
This edition of Space has approximately 256 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Space?
For most readers, Space typically takes between 5h 20m and 3h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 64,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Space?
The estimated word count for Space is approximately 64,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Space?
Space was written by Andrew Chaikin.
When was Space published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 2, 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.