Rocket: Feel the Force of the World's Powerful Mac

When rocket engines fire, they burn through thousands of tonnes of fuel in seconds. See behind the scenes and into the hangar as engineers fine-tune the machinery ready for launch. Meet the transporter vehicles that haul these enormous engines to the launchpad. Then strap in and get ready for lift off! This book is a celebration of the machines that make space exploration possible, using sheer power to blast spacecraft off Earth’s surface and into orbit. Alongside the breathtaking photographs, supporting sections lay out the history of rocketry, compare notable launch vehicles from history, and explain the science behind space flight.