The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration: From the Ancient World to the Extraterrestrial Future

The first in-depth, fully illustrated history of global space discovery and exploration from ancient times to the modern era

“The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration examines civilization’s continued desire to explore the next frontier as only the Smithsonian can do it.” —Buzz Aldrin, Gemini 12 and Apollo 11 astronaut and author of No Dream Is Too High

Former NASA and Smithsonian space curator and historian Roger D. Launius presents a comprehensive history of our endeavors to understand ...