U.S. space program.(what one book)

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The following experts recommend books, fiction and non-fiction alike, for those of you who plan to colonize another planet--or just want to read about it.

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Roger D. Launius

NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM

Roger D. Launius is chair of the Division of Space History at the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Between 1990 and 2002, he served as chief historian of the National Aeron...

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