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Storm of fire: could the Soviets have won the moon race?

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This article explores the aborted efforts of the Soviet Union to beat the U.S.'s Apollo to the Moon. Russian and Western reporters have been allowed access to previously hidden documents since the fall of the USSR in 1991.

Author: Michaels, David S.
Publisher: National Space Society
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 2001
Rockets (Aeronautics), Rockets (Vehicles)

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A space enthusiast's political primer

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Issues concerning the development of laws and regulations that influence space policy are examined. Space advocacy groups should become family with how Capitol Hill committees work in order to advance space policy.

Author: Schuman, David S.
Publisher: National Space Society
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 2001
Laws, regulations and rules, United States. Congress

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Getting there is half the fun: the evolution of heavy lift rockets

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An analysis is presented of the payload capabilities of American and Soviet Union space vehicles from the beginning of the Space Age.

Author: LePage, Andrew J.
Publisher: National Space Society
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 2001
Design and construction, Spacecraft, Space vehicles

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Subjects list: United States, Analysis, History, Astronautics and state, Space policy, Astronautics
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