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Name: How did we find out about outer space?
Author: Isaac Asimov

📘 How did we find out about outer space? by Isaac Asimov

In this accessible guide, Isaac Asimov charts the milestones of humanity’s quest beyond Earth. He begins with the earliest attempts at flight, moves through the development of space vehicles, and culminates in the historic lunar missions that sent humans onto the Moon’s surface. The book presents the evolution of scientific and technological advances that made outer‑space exploration possible, while keeping the narrative suitable for juvenile readers.

First publish date: 1977

Genre: Science/Astronomy

Authors: Isaac Asimov

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