springer.com Brian Harvey China's Space Program - From Conception to Manned Spaceflight Series: Space Exploration This will be the first coverage in book form to follow the first manned all- Chinese space flight The only book to predict future Chinese space development Contains the most up-to-date summary of developments in the Chinese space programme The only English language history of the Chinese space programme Sets the Chinese space programme in its scientific, historical, engineering and 2004, XXII, 350 p. political context In October 2003 Yang Liwei made history as the first Chinese citizen in space, orbiting the Printed book globe 14 times in the Shenzhou 5. The Chinese space program has sometimes been called the Softcover last of the secret space programs. Although it is far less secretive now than formerly, 37,99 € | £32.99 | $49.99 fascinating revelations are still being made. Brian Harvey examines the history of the Chinese [1]40,65 € (D) | 41,79 € (A) | CHF space program, from it's earliest times to the historic breakthrough of manned flight. 45,00 Order online at springer.com / or for the Americas call (toll free) 1-800-SPRINGER / or email us at: [email protected]. / For outside the Americas call +49 (0) 6221-345-4301 / or email us at: [email protected]. The first € price and the £ and $ price are net prices, subject to local VAT. Prices indicated with [1] include VAT for books; the €(D) includes 7% for Germany, the €(A) includes 10% for Austria. Prices indicated with [2] include VAT for electronic products; 19% for Germany, 20% for Austria. All prices exclusive of carriage charges. Prices and other details are subject to change without notice. All errors and omissions excepted. [3] No discount for MyCopy. Part of .