About “Sputnik”
On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, a 184-pound satellite carrying a radio transmitter, becoming the first man-made object to orbit Earth. Washington journalist Paul Dickson chronicles the events and developments leading up to and emanating from Sputnik's launch, using previously classified documents to provide a detailed account of the early American and Soviet space programs and the political and personal dynamics behind the United States' initial efforts in space.
Book details
- Published
- 2001
- Latest edition
- 2001 · ISBN 9780783897608
- ISBN
- 9780783897608
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Sputnik?
Sputnik by Paul Dickson has 562 pages.