Includes bibliographical references: pages 212-213.
Contents
Science fiction and pioneer visions: from science fiction dreams to von Braun's wheel -- The first American station: from civilian and military projects to Skylab -- The Russian Salyut stations: seven military and civilian laboratories -- The odyssey of the Russian space station Mir: six living and working modules and many accidents -- Freedom, the "paper station": Reagan's decision: an undertaking with friendly nations -- Cooperation in space: ISS the International Space Station -- Colonies in space: from O'Neill's designs to the future.