The Superpower Odyssey
A Russian Perspective on Space Cooperation

 

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The Superpower Odyssey
A Russian Perspective on Space Cooperation

by Yuri Y. Karash (Author)

 

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Using space exploration as a model, former Soviet cosmonaut candidate Yuri Karash delves into the competition between US and Russian/Soviet space programmes and the transition to co-operative efforts. He discusses the critical space policies and technological developments from 1957 to 1998.


Using space exploration as a model, former Soviet cosmonaut candidate Yuri Karash delves into the competition between US and Russian/Soviet space programmes and the transition to co-operative efforts. He discusses the critical space policies and technological developments from 1957 to 1998. Leading up to the construction of the International Space Station, he offers his perspective mingled with historic photographs from the turbulent 1960s era.


 

ISBN 1563473194
ISBN13 9781563473197
Publisher American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics
Format Paperback
Publication date 31/05/1999
Pages 300
Weight (grammes) 499
Published in United States
Height (mm) 230
Width (mm) 164

The Beginning (the Eisenhower-Khrushchev Period)
An Attempt of Breakthrough (the Khrushchev-Kennedy Period)
A Stalemate (The Khrushchev-Johnson and Brezhnev-Johnson Periods)
Conclusion
The Changed Environment
Prelude to the Apollo-Soyuz Project
ASTP - A Road to Liftoff
Post-ASTP - Raised and Fallen Expectations
Conclusion
A Prelude to Cooperation
From Soviet-American to Russian-American Cooperation in Space
From ACRV Subcontractor to Full-Fledged Partner
An Uneasy Partnership
Did US-Russian Cooperation Pass a "Point of No Return"?

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