The New Moon Race
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (567 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1877058823 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 184 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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An utterly fascinating read for astronomy and science buffs Midwest Book Review America won the first moon race. But who says there can't be a rematch? "The New Moon Race" is a scholarly examination of the most recent developments in lunar exploration. China has emerged as a potential major player in the world of space exploration, and there are many parallels that can be drawn to the Cold War-fueled original space race of 1969. This time, America's victory seems much less likely. "The New Moon Race" also discusses why America has not done any manned lunar missions in decades. An utterly fascinating read for astronomy and science buffs.
With regional rivalries spilling over into space, the situation is like a repeat of the Cold War space race, but this time the US could lose. China's advanced human spaceflight program is now being challenged by a planned Indian human space capsule. South Korea has suddenly announced lunar plans. The New Moon Race describes the current dramatic progress of space exploration that is being made in China, Asia, and the US. China could send astronauts to the moon before the next US missions send them there. Along with its brief history of lunar exploration and research, it contains explosive and fascinating chapters illustrating the strides in space flight made by the Chinese, Indians, and South Koreans, including the chapter China's Lunar Future, which author Morris Jones feels Beijing probably wishes he had not written, due to its analy