Smithsonian Atlas of Space Exploration

A complete history of space exploration, from Ptolemy and Copernicus to today's Mars missions. Incredible images reveal a visual history that begins with the dawn of time. Co-written by Roger D. Launius, senior curator, Human Spaceflight collection and Andrew K. Johnston, geographer, Center for Earth and Planetary Studies, National Air and Space Museum.  Hardcover, 240 pages. 12.1" x 9.6"

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These peerless works are written by Smithsonian curators or renowned experts who have chronicled our collections. Astounding page turners, they cover art, history, culture and natural science.

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