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- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller notes
- Ex Libris
- No
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Custom Bundle
- No
- Personalize
- No
- Inscribed
- No
- Type
- History
- Features
- Dust Jacket
- Vintage
- No
- Original Language
- English
- Personalized
- No
- Book Series
- NA
- Intended Audience
- Young Adults, Adults
- Signed
- No
- Edition
- First Edition
- Literary Movement
- Realism
- Era
- 2000s
- ISBN
- 9780061149023
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0061149020
ISBN-13
9780061149023
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57062435
Product Key Features
Book Title
Rocketeers : How a Visionary Band of Business Leaders, Engineers, and Pilots Is Boldly Privatizing Space
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Topic
Aeronautics & Astronautics
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
19 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2007-014987
Dewey Decimal
629.409
Synopsis
"That this story is still unfolding makes it especially exciting to read. These men are still in their workshops, tinkering their way into orbit." --David Gelles, FORBES On June 21, 2004, SpaceShipOne , built by aircraft designer Burt Rutan, entered space and ushered in the commercial space age. Investment capital began to pour into the new commercial spaceflight industry. Richard Branson's VirginGalactic plans to ferry space tourists out of the atmosphere. Las Vegas hotelier Robert Bigelow is developing the world's first commercial space station (i.e., space hotel). These space entrepreneurs, including Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen and Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, now see space as the next big thing. In Rocketeers , Michael Belfiore goes behind the scenes of this nascent industry, capturing its wild-west, anything-goes flavor. Likening his research to "hanging out in the Wright brothers' barn," Belfiore offers an inspiring and entertaining look at the people who are not afraid to make their bold dreams a reality. "The commercial space race is heating up so fast you need a cheat sheet to keep track of all the billionaires and gamblers vying to be the first private entrepreneur to blast paying customers into orbit. Belfiore] does a stellar job introducing an intriguing cast of characters." --Mark Horowitz, Wired "The privatization of space travel is an essential step toward realizing our cosmic destiny. In his engaging, highly readable Rocketeers, Michael Belfiore tells the fascinating story of the entrepreneurs who have already made it happen." --Buzz Aldrin "A riveting, you-are-there account of how this ragtag collection of innovative thinkers, brave pilots, and bold visionaries is--right now--launching one of the most exciting new industries in history. Belfiore's eloquent writing and exhaustive reporting really bring this mysterious, secretive world to life." --Eric Adams, Popular Science, "That this story is still unfolding makes it especially exciting to read. These men are still in their workshops, tinkering their way into orbit." --David Gelles, FORBES On June 21, 2004, SpaceShipOne, built by aircraft designer Burt Rutan, entered space and ushered in the commercial space age. Investment capital began to pour into the new commercial spaceflight industry. Richard Branson's VirginGalactic plans to ferry space tourists out of the atmosphere. Las Vegas hotelier Robert Bigelow is developing the world's first commercial space station (i.e., space hotel). These space entrepreneurs, including Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen and Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, now see space as the next big thing. In Rocketeers, Michael Belfiore goes behind the scenes of this nascent industry, capturing its wild-west, anything-goes flavor. Likening his research to "hanging out in the Wright brothers' barn," Belfiore offers an inspiring and entertaining look at the people who are not afraid to make their bold dreams a reality. "The commercial space race is heating up so fast you need a cheat sheet to keep track of all the billionaires and gamblers vying to be the first private entrepreneur to blast paying customers into orbit. [Belfiore] does a stellar job introducing an intriguing cast of characters." --Mark Horowitz, Wired "The privatization of space travel is an essential step toward realizing our cosmic destiny. In his engaging, highly readable Rocketeers, Michael Belfiore tells the fascinating story of the entrepreneurs who have already made it happen." --Buzz Aldrin "A riveting, you-are-there account of how this ragtag collection of innovative thinkers, brave pilots, and bold visionaries is--right now--launching one of the most exciting new industries in history. Belfiore's eloquent writing and exhaustive reporting really bring this mysterious, secretive world to life." --Eric Adams, Popular Science
LC Classification Number
TL781.8.U5B45 2007
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- o***s (83)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBubble wrap on a book? Wow. And additionally surrounded by packing peanuts to protect the corners? Incredible! All placed in a SOLID box for mailing? All this and no cost for shipping and handling? I'll be looking to buy from this seller again. Thank you!Reply from: onin7- Feedback replied to by seller onin7.- Feedback replied to by seller onin7.You are welcome!
- o***l (33)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe Item arrived in Excellent condition, it was very well packaged and was described Accurately on the Website. Given that it was not a new book it was in Very good condition and well worth the price paid.The New Country: Jewish Immigrants in America Abraham Shulman 1976 w/news photos (#126006910927)
- 5***a (131)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook as described. Timely shipping and lovingly packaged. Very satisfactory transaction. Thanks to a great seller.