The Problem of Space Travel: The Rocket Motor (NASA History Series no. SP-4026) - Paperback

by Hermann Noordung (Author), Ernst Stuhlinger (Editor), J. D. Hunley (Preface by)

This is an English translation of Noordung's 'Das Problem der Befahrung des Weltraums'. It is a part of the NASA History Series. The book provides Noordung's insight as to how a space station might be constructed. Keep in mind that the author passed away in 1929. It contains ideas that were criticized for faults and those that were acclaimed for their potentially successful ingenuity. Profusely illustrated throughout.