Space Launch Disaster: When Liftoff Goes Wrong

Gr 4-6-- Starting with the disastrous explosion of a Soviet rocket in October 1960, Cole focuses on the problems that may be encountered during the launch phase of a space mission. He outlines the factors that contribute to the danger, using the attempted launch of Gemini 6 in December 1965 as an ex...

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Published inSchool Library Journal Vol. 46; no. 8; pp. 196 - 391
Main Author Weischedel, Elaine Fort
Format Book Review
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Library Journals, LLC 01.08.2000
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Subjects
Astronauts
Childrens nonfiction
Cole, Michael
Disasters
Reading Difficulties
Space exploration
Space shuttle
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Summary:Gr 4-6-- Starting with the disastrous explosion of a Soviet rocket in October 1960, Cole focuses on the problems that may be encountered during the launch phase of a space mission. He outlines the factors that contribute to the danger, using the attempted launch of Gemini 6 in December 1965 as an example.
ISSN:0362-8930