TY - BOOK AU - Dasch,E.Julius TI - A Dictionary of space exploration SN - 9780192806314 (pbk.) AV - R QB 497 D554 2005 U1 - 629.403 PY - 2005/// CY - Oxford PB - Oxford University Press KW - Outer space KW - Exploration KW - Dictionaries KW - Espace extra-atmosphâerique KW - Dictionnaires anglais N1 - Cover title: Oxford dictionary of space exploration N2 - "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 UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0713/2007310132-t.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0724/2007310132-b.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0724/2007310132-d.html ER -