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Focusing on the origins of the Soviet space program, this academic study explores the interplay between cosmic enthusiasm and the broader historical context of Russian and Soviet developments. It delves into how cultural, political, and scientific factors contributed to the emergence of space exploration as a significant national endeavor, providing insights into the motivations and aspirations that fueled this groundbreaking chapter in history.
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The Red Rockets' Glare, Asif A. Siddiqi
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- The Red Rockets' Glare
- Subtitle
- Spaceflight and the Russian Imagination, 1857 1957
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Asif A. Siddiqi
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 418
- ISBN13
- 9781107639324
- Category
- Theory and history of science
- Description
- Focusing on the origins of the Soviet space program, this academic study explores the interplay between cosmic enthusiasm and the broader historical context of Russian and Soviet developments. It delves into how cultural, political, and scientific factors contributed to the emergence of space exploration as a significant national endeavor, providing insights into the motivations and aspirations that fueled this groundbreaking chapter in history.