Design for Space: Soviet and Russian Mission Patches By Alexander Glushko Perfect Paperback 3869223286 9783869223285 Design for Space: Soviet and Russian Mission Patches Covering the period from the beginning of the Cold War to the installation of the International Space Station, this book documents a rare collection: almost 250 mission patches worn by Soviet and Russian cosmonauts since 1963. Alexander Glushko, one of the leading specialists in the history of manned space flight and rocket technology in Russia, presents numerous emblems with individual explanations in their applied context: as patches worn on spacesuits. The collection not only comprises partially forgotten mission patches, but also includes rare photographs of spacecraft crews and space stations. As well as providing additional historical information, the collection also retraces the formation and development of Soviet and Russian symbolism in terms of space travel and brings the history of cosmic heraldry to life.
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Covering the period from the beginning of the Cold War to the installation of the International Space Station this book documents a rare collection almost 250 mission patches worn by Soviet and Russian cosmonauts since 1963 Alexander Glushko one of the leading specialists in the history of manned space flight and rocket technology in Russia presents numerous emblems with individual explanations in their applied context as patches worn on spacesuits The collection not only comprises partially forgotten mission patches but also includes rare photographs of spacecraft crews and space stations As well as providing additional historical information the collection also retraces the formation and development of Soviet and Russian symbolism in terms of space travel and brings the history of cosmic heraldry to life Design for Space Soviet and Russian Mission Patches
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