341 pgs, 2004,AIAA
ISBN 978-1563475917 More nations are recognizing space exploration as the key to communications, observation, security, technology, commerce, and prestige, and currently there are 19 different space launch systems actively being flown from 14 different geographic sites.

This third edition is updated with new information from the organizations responsible for each of the launch systems featured. The launch systems are arranged nationally and alphabetically and are presented in a standardized format relying heavily on tables instead of text, to facilitate quick information retrieval.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction

   • Launch Vehicles Overview
   • Format Explanation
     
2. China
   • Long March
     
3. Europe
   • Ariane
     
4. India
   • SLV-Series
     
5. Israel
   • Shavit
     
6. Japan
   • H-Vehicle
   • J-Vehicle
   • M-Vehicle
     
7. Russia/Ukraine
   • Energia
   • Ikar
   • Kosmos
   • Proton
   • Rokot
   • Soyuz/Molniya
   • Start
   • Tsyklon
   • Zenit
     
8. United States
   • Atlas
   • Conestoga
   • Delta
   • LLV
   • Pegasus/Taurus
   • Space Shuttle
   • Titan

Appendix: Historical Launch Systems