Lists all the scientific, military, meteorological, oceanographic, Earth-resource, and telecommunications satellites launched to date or now under development by the nations of the world, with details on the characteristics of each satellite and launch and orbital data

The Complete Encyclopedia of Space Satellites: Every Civil and Military Satellite of the World Since 1957

Caprara, Giovanni

Science & Math

Portland House/Crown

This book traces the history of living in space through science fiction through to science fact and give the full story of the successes and disasters that marked the way. It looks at what living in space will be like in the near future.

Living in Space: From Science Fiction to the International Space Station

Astronomy & Space Science

Firefly Books

A concise, illustrated guide to the solar system. 
 Just as explorers of the sixteenth century unveiled the night skies, the Hubble space telescope and space probes such as Voyager, Pioneer and Cassini are expanding our knowledge of the planetary world. 
 New fields of research are opening up such as the exploration of the populous world of the asteroids and comets. Scientists have recently discovered a new family of transneputnal bodies as far away as Neptune's orbit. This discovery may even lead to the demotion of Pluto from a planet to a one of these smaller bodies. 
 This comprehensive reference explains the origin of stars and the sun and extensively covers each planet. Illustrated with spectacular photographs and meticulous color diagrams. 
 Key sections cover:
<ul> The solar system and the sun Inner Planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars Outer Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto Minor Bodies: comets, asteroids and meteorites </ul>
 A detailed directory of web sites direct readers to relevant sources of information. The Solar System is an appealing, authoritative reference for any stargazer.

The Solar System (A Firefly Guide)

Reference

This book retraces the long history of Italian space activities, from the end of the fourteenth century, when the word “rocket” was invented in Italy, through to the present day. The narrative is based on a wide range of evidence, including many previously unpublished documents and interviews with those directly involved in the more recent initiatives. Readers will learn about the development of pyrotechnic rockets; early research into rocket science; pioneers and visionaries of the twentieth century; the first Italian rockets, developed by the German scientists Hermann Oberth and Rolf Engel for military purposes; and the African adventure of Luigi Broglio, the “father” of Italian space exploration, who built and launched the first Italian satellite. The coverage of the later history includes the foundation of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), the ASI’s role in scientific and technological space programs and collaboration with NASA’s space shuttle program, and Italian involvement in the International Space Station and the European Ariane and Vega rockets. In recounting the fascinating and multifaceted story of the Italian space adventure, the book will appeal to a wide audience. 

A History of the Italian Space Adventure: Pioneers and Achievements from the XIVth Century to the Present

Springer

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The Complete Encyclopedia of Space Satellites: Every Civil and Military Satellite of the World Since 1957

Living in Space: From Science Fiction to the International Space Station

The Solar System (A Firefly Guide)

A History of the Italian Space Adventure: Pioneers and Achievements from the XIVth Century to the Present