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Product Description
This story begins with the Soviet's pre- and early war developments in rocket technology, then covers the discovery and study of the V-2s at Peenemünde, Germany. The Soviets assembled remaining V-2 rockets from existing parts and their mode of operation was studied. Developments in the Soviet R and G series missiles in the early 1950s are discussed in detail, as is the development for the peaceful use of Soviet rocket technology in space.
Book Features:
- First volume in a new series on the Soviet space program.
- Covers the crucial, and rarely known, early years of 1941–1953.
- Soviet R and G series missiles in the early 1950s discussed in detail.
About the Author
Eberhard Rodel is a specialist in the history of Russian spaceflight. He maintains good contacts in the Russian spaceflight scene.
ISBN: 9780764355394
ISBN-10: 0764355392
Series: The Soviets in Space Series
Published: 1st September 2018
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 128
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 22.8 x 15.2 x 1.4
Weight (kg): 0.56
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