Did you know...? ...Nazi Germany wanted to build a rocket-bomber that could strike the United States from the edge of space? ...The U.S. Air Force planned to fly a reusable spaceplane before 1970? ...The Chinese government tried to copy the American Gemini capsule? ...The Soviet Union built and tested their own Moon landers and space shuttles? ... NASA wanted to fly an Apollo spacecraft all the way to Venus? It may sound difficult to believe, but its all true. Spaceships Lost in Time explores 26 manned spacecraft designs of all shapes and sizes. From World War II to the Space Race, from the heyday of the Space Shuttle program to the dawn of the 21st century and beyond... Learn the secrets of these unique spaceships, their capabilities, and the reasons they never carried people into space. Spaceships Lost in Time features vivid color photographs of rare aircraft and spacecraft, along with original sketches by the author. Aimed at the casual reader, this is a must-read for any aerospace enthusiast.