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Rocketing into the future : the history and technology of rocket planes /

Michel Van Pelt, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2012

This book analyses the world of rocket planes, examining the exotic concepts and actual flying vehicles that have been devised over the last one hundred years.

Space tethers and space elevators

Michel Van Pelt | [S.l.] : Copernicus Books | 2009

Different uses of tethers, ropes or lines in space.

Space invaders : how robotic spacecraft explore the solar system

Michel Van Pelt | New York, NY : Springer | 2006

Space tourism : adventures in earth orbit and beyond

Michel Van Pelt | [S.l.] : Copernicus | 2005

Althought the author does not want us to start packing our zero-gravity suitcases just yet, he describes: - how the history of space travel can teach us valuable lessons about reliability, safety, and the inevitable risks involved. - who will mo[...]