A Dictionary of space exploration / 
 Oxford dictionary of space exploration 
edited by E. Julius Dasch. 
 - Oxford :  Oxford University Press,  2005. 
 - 403 p. :  ill. ;  20 cm. 
 - Oxford paperback reference .
<br/><br/> Cover title: Oxford dictionary of space exploration. 
<br/><br/> "This dictionary covers the world of space exploration. It includes feature entries, biographies of astronauts and scientists who have helped to push the frontiers of space exploration, and definitions of space industry jargon, such as cherry picker and burp firing. Essential reading for anyone with an interest in astronomy and space travel." "Features: over 2,000 entries and over 50 diagrams and photographs cover all aspects of space exploration; contains over 250 links to websites, for further reading; includes biographies of influential astronauts and scientists; detailed chronology charts every space mission; and edited by Dr. Julius Dasch, former manager of the NASA National Space Grant Program."--BOOK JACKET. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780192806314 (pbk.) 0192806319 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2007310132 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. No.: </label>GBA560415  bnb 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>013255495  Uk 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>Outer space--Exploration--Dictionaries.<br/>Espace extra-atmosphâerique--Exploration--Dictionnaires anglais.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>R QB 497  / D554 2005 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>629.403