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To Reach the High Frontier: A History of U.S. Launch Vehicles
"A valuable contribution to the field of aerospace literature," this book includes an extensive overview of Delta history and development along with chapters on Atlas, Titan, Scout, Space Shuttle, and much more.
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Many other excellent books about spaceflight are recommended here.
18-Apr-02 | Stardust aphelion
Today is aphelion day for Stardust (Delta 266). At 2.72 AU from the Sun, it has set a record for the greatest distance ever reached by a solar-powered spacecraft. Despite its low power input, the craft is in good shape and remains on course to intercept comet Wild-2 in 2004.