The Hipparcos Mission: Pre-launch Status Volume I The Hipparcos Satellite

This hardcover book is in good condition with some wear evident on the covers. There is no dust jacket, and the binding remains intact. The pages are clean, and there are no inscriptions or library markings. Overall, it is a well-preserved copy suitable for collectors and enthusiasts of space science.

The Hipparcos Mission: Pre-Launch Status, Volume I: The Hipparcos Satellite, authored by M.A.C. Perryman and H. Hassan, was published by the ESA Publications Division in 1989. This hardcover edition, released in June 1989, provides an in-depth look into the pre-launch status of the Hipparcos satellite, a pivotal project by the European Space Agency. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in space science and satellite technology, detailing the technical and scientific groundwork laid for the mission. The publication also features cover design and layout by Carel Haakman. As an authoritative source on the Hipparcos mission, this book is an essential addition for collectors and researchers in the field of astronomy and European space initiatives. Condition-wise, the book is in good shape, with no dust jacket present.