Design for Space

Soviet and Russian Mission Patches
1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-3-86922-328-5
Verlag: DOM Publishers

Buch, Englisch, Band 47, 176 Seiten, PB, Format (B × H): 213 mm x 231 mm, Gewicht: 608 g

Reihe: Grundlagen/Basics

Covering the period from the beginning of the Cold War to the installation of the International Space Station, this book documents a rare collection: ­almost 250 mission patches worn by ­Soviet and ­Russian cosmo­nauts since 1963. Alexander­ ­Glushko, one of the leading specialists in the history of manned space flight and ­rocket technology in ­Russia, presents numer­ous emblems with indivi­dual explanations in their applied context: as patches worn on spacesuits. The collection not ­only comprises partially forgotten mission patches, but ­also includes rare photo­graphs of spacecraft crews and space stations. As well as providing addi­tional historical information, the collection also retraces the formation and develop­ment of Soviet and Russian symbolism in terms of space travel and brings the his­tory of cosmic heraldry to life.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Glushko, Alexander

Über Autor(innen)

Glushko, Alexander
Alexander Glushko, born in Moscow in 1972. Graduated from the Faculty of Archive-Keeping at the Historical and Archival Institute at the Russian State University for the Human­ities. Is one of the leading specialists in the history of piloted space exploration and rocket technology in Russia. Specialist on the history of twentieth-century military uniform and medals. Author of more than 170 publications. Has helped to devise a large number of insignia and awards for various organisations and public associations.