Russian Space Probes: Scientific Discoveries and Future Missions (Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration)
From the reviews:“This well-researched book begins with a discussion of early Soviet balloon flights, followed by coverage of the Sputnik era and the Soviet lunar, Venus, and Mars probes. Harvey … and Zakutnyaya, a science journalist, provide good descriptions of numerous Soviet experiments related to space biology and materials science. … Overall, the book provides an excellent account of the extensive scientific results/accomplishments of Soviet space programs. … An important contribution to the history of space science. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readers.”­­­ (A. M. Strauss, Choice, Vol. 49 (3), November, 2011)“The country’s descent from technological and scientific dominance is clearly demonstrated by this book, which summarizes in considerable depth the scientific missions and discoveries made by the former Soviet Union. … the entire book is taken up with descriptions of scientific endeavours undertaken during the 1960s and 1970s. … This well-researched volume provides a valuable account of many experiments and missions which have previously been poorly documented in the West.” (Peter Bond, The Observatory, Vol. 132 (1227), April, 2012)