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Presents key developments and milestones in the continuing history of space exploration. Also examined is the development of rocketry.

Annotation From Chinese rockets of the 11th century to the latest developments in modern space travel, the four-volume Space Exploration Reference Library provides a wealth of information on this still-emerging science. Almanac covers the space race, the Moon landings, joint U.S. and Russian space ventures, space equipment, the history of space probes and more. Biographies examines key figures like Sally Ride, Yuri A. Gagarin, Neil Armstrong, John H. Glenn, Jr., Arlette Vassy, Herman Oberth and many others. Primary Sources includes a wide-range of full and excerpted sources concerning the political, economic and scientific aspects of space exploration.

A look at the lives and times of explorers and travelers who have expanded the horizons of our world.

Volume 7 adds 23 new biographies and seven updates of scientists covered previously.

Entries in chronological order present women involved in important moments in the arts, business, social activism, government, religion, sports, and other areas.