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Title:
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The survival imperative : using space to protect earth
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Authors:
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William E. Burrows, Author
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Material Type:
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book
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Publisher:
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[S.l.] : Forge Books, 2006
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ISBN / ISSN / EAN :
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978-0-7653-1114-6
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Format:
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317 p. / 25 cm
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Bibliography note:
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"A Tom Doherty Associates book."/ Includes bibliographical references and index
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Languages:
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English
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Class number:
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QB721
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Subjects:
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Artificial satellites
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Asteroids--Collisions with Earth--Prevention
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Astronautics, Military
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Near-earth asteroids
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Outer space--Civilian use
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United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration--History
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Description:
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The author takes a close-up look at the U.S. space program and explains why it should be used to protect us and the planet from a growing number of perils, including environmental crises, asteroid strikes, and terrorist threats
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Contents note:
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1. Hell on Earth -- 2. Let there be light -- 3. Target Earth -- 4. The once and future space program -- 5. A beehive called Earth -- 6. The ultimate frequent-flier program -- 7. A treasure chest on the Moon -- 8. The guardians -- Appendix A. An open letter to congress -- Appendix B. White paper summarizing findings and recommendations from the 2004 Planetary Defense Conference : Protecting Earth from Asteroids
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Format :
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In print
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