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VENUS : inspiring the next generation of space explorers

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2023

Space exploration in popular culture has been heavily biased towards lunar or Mars exploration to reflect the activities of space agencies. Venus, however, has been largely forgotten in the public conversation. With the upcoming fleet of mission[...]

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China's space programme : from the era of Mao Zedong to Xi Jinping

S. Chandrashekar, Author | Singapore : Springer | 2022

This book comprehensively covers the history and current developments of space programme of China. It presents the complete story of China's space programme from its origins through to present day activities on the International Space Station.[...]

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Governance of emerging space challenges : the benefits of a responsible cosmopolitan state policy

Nikola Schmidt, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2022

This volume discusses how even small nation states can make a significant difference in the future of space governance. The book is divided into three main sections covering political theory, case studies, and space technology and applications. [...]

Space operations : beyond boundaries to human endeavours

Craig A. Cruzen, Editor ; Michael Schmidhuber, Editor ; Young H. Lee, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Springer aerospace technology, ISSN 1869-1730 | 2022

This book includes a selection of reviewed and enhanced contributions presented at the SpaceOps 2021, the 16th International Conference on Space Operations, held virtually in May 2021. The chapter selections were made based upon their relevance [...]

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50 years of solar system exploration : historical perspectives

Linda Billings, Editor ; Solar System Exploration @ 50, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2021

"To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first successful planetary mission, Mariner 2 sent to Venus in 1962, the NASA History Program Office, the Division of Space History at the National Air and Space Museum, NASA's Science Mission Director[...]

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Earth and space 2021 : materials, structures, dynamics, and control in extreme environments

Paul J. van Susante, Author ; Alaina Dickason Roberts, Author | [S.l.] : American Society of Civil Engineers | 2021

This collection contains 55 peer-reviewed papers on multidisciplinary approaches to engineering in extreme environments presented at the 17th Biennial International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging [...]

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The next 500 years : engineering life to reach new worlds /

Christopher E. Mason, Author | Cambridge, MA : The MIT Press | 2021

An argument that we have a moral duty to explore other planets and solar systems--because human life on Earth has an expiration date. Inevitably, life on Earth will come to an end, whether by climate disaster, cataclysmic war, or the death of[...]

Technologies for deep space exploration

Zezhou Sun, Author | Singapore : Springer | Space Science and Technologies | 2021

This book offers readers essential insights into system design for deep space probes and describes key aspects such as system design, orbit design, telecommunication, GNC, thermal control, propulsion, aerobraking and scientific payload. Each cha[...]

Dark skies : space expansionism, planetary geopolitics, and the ends of humanity /

Daniel Deudney, Author | New York, NY : Oxford University Press | 2020

"Dark Skies is the first work to assess the full impacts of space expansion, past, present and future. Thinking about space, and the visions fervently promoted by the global space movement, are dominated by geographic misperceptions and utopian [...]

Space capacity building in the XXI Century

S. Ferretti, Editor ; European Space Policy Institute (ESPI), Editor | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2020

This book, edited by the European Space Policy Institute, is the first international publication, following UNISPACE+50, to analyze how space capacity building can empower the international community towards fully accessing all the economic and [...]

The value of science in space exploration

James S. J. Schwartz, Author | New York, NY : Oxford University Press | 2020

"The Value of Space Science provides a rigorous assessment of the value of scientific knowledge and understanding in the context of contemporary space exploration. It argues that traditional spaceflight rationales are deficient, and that the str[...]

The value of science in space exploration

James S. J. Schwartz, Author | New York, NY : Oxford University Press | 2020

"The Value of Space Science provides a rigorous assessment of the value of scientific knowledge and understanding in the context of contemporary space exploration. It argues that traditional spaceflight rationales are deficient, and that the str[...]

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The case for space : how the revolution in spaceflight opens up a future of limitless possibility /

Robert Zubrin, Author | [S.l.] : Prometheus Books | 2019

Astronautical engineer Robert Zubrin spells out the potential of these new developments in an engrossing narrative that is visionary yet grounded by a deep understanding of the practical challenges.Fueled by the combined expertise of the old aer[...]

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The case for space : how the revolution in spaceflight opens up a future of limitless possibility /

Robert Zubrin, Author | [S.l.] : Prometheus Books | 2019

Astronautical engineer Robert Zubrin spells out the potential of these new developments in an engrossing narrative that is visionary yet grounded by a deep understanding of the practical challenges.Fueled by the combined expertise of the old aer[...]

The future of humanity : our destiny in the universe

Michio Kaku, Author | New York : Anchor Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC | 2019

Formerly the domain of fiction, moving human civilization to the stars is increasingly becoming a scientific possibility--and a necessity. Whether in the near future due to climate change and the depletion of finite resources, or in the distant [...]

Interplanetary robots : true stories of space exploration

Rod Pyle, Author | [S.l.] : Prometheus Books | 2019

Exploring the planets has been a goal of America's space program since the dawn of the space race. This insider's perspective examines incredible missions of robotic spacecraft to every corner of our solar system and beyond. Some were flown into[...]

Principles of space anthropology : establishing a science of human space settlement

Cameron McPherson Smith, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2019

This book shows how anthropology can provide an innovative perspective on the human movement into space. It examines adaptation to space on timescales of generations, rather than merely months or years, and uses evolutionary adaptation as a guid[...]

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Principles of space anthropology : establishing a science of human space settlement

Cameron McPherson Smith, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2019

This book shows how anthropology can provide an innovative perspective on the human movement into space. It examines adaptation to space on timescales of generations, rather than merely months or years, and uses evolutionary adaptation as a guid[...]

Space science and the Arab world : astronauts, observatories and nationalism in the Middle East /

JLorg Matthias Determann, Author | [S.l.] : I.B. Tauris | 2019

This book identifies the individuals, institutions and national ideologies that enabled Arab astronomers and researchers to gain support for space exploration when Middle East governments lacked interest. Jorg Matthias Determann shows that the c[...]

Without space : in a world without space, what will happen?

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2019

This report describes possible reasons that global access to space assets could suddenly disappear. It also explains the types of technology that would be affected, and explores the impact of these losses from commercial, economic, ethical, lega[...]

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Origins of 21st-century space travel : a history of NASA's decadal planning team and the vision for space exploration, 1999-2004

Glen R. Asner, Author ; Stephen J. Garber, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2018

Less than one year after the Columbia Space Shuttle accident on 1 February 2003, President George W. Bush announced at NASA Headquarters that the Agency would embark on a new Vision for Space Exploration as it resumed Shuttle flights and worked [...]

Origins of 21st-century space travel : a history of NASA's decadal planning team and the vision for space exploration, 1999-2004

Glen R. Asner, Author ; Stephen J. Garber, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2018

Less than one year after the Columbia Space Shuttle accident on 1 February 2003, President George W. Bush announced at NASA Headquarters that the Agency would embark on a new Vision for Space Exploration as it resumed Shuttle flights and worked [...]

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Outer solar system

Viorel Badescu, Author ; Kris Zacny, Author | Cham : Springer | 2018

The Earth has limited resources while the resources in space are virtually unlimited. Further development of humanity will require going beyond our planet and exploring of extraterrestrial bodies and their resources. This book investigates Outer[...]

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Space resource utilization : a view from an emerging space faring nation /

Annette Froehlich, Editor | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2018

The book speaks to the need for a regulatory framework with regards to space resource utilization. In doing so, significant elements of the subject matter have been explored, taking into account the different phases of a space mission and the p[...]

Dream missions : space colonies, nuclear spacecraft and other possibilities /

Michel Van Pelt, Author | Cham : Springer, Published in association with Praxis Publishing | 2017

This book takes the reader on a journey through the history of extremely ambitious, large and complex space missions that never happened. What were the dreams and expectations of the visionaries behind these plans, and why were they not successf[...]

Impossible horizon : the essence of space exploration

Jacques Arnould, Author | Adelaide : ATF Press | 2017

For a long time what we now know as 'space' was inaccessible to humans, not because it was at a height which was unattainable without the least astronautical technology or principles, but because of the cosmic and dualistic representation of rea[...]

Le nouvel age spatial : de la guerre froide au New Space

Xavier Pasco, Author | [S.l.] : CNRS Editions | 2017

Outposts on the frontier : a fifty-year history of space stations /

Jay Chladek, Author | [S.l.] : University of Nebraska Press | Outward odyssey : a people's history of spaceflight | 2017

The International Space Station (ISS) is the largest man-made structure to orbit Earth and has been conducting research for close to a decade and a half. Yet it is only the latest in a long line of space stations and laboratories that have flow[...]

Proceedings of the 12th Reinventing Space Conference

Scott Hatton, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2017

The 2014 Reinventing Space conference presented a number of questions in the context of a constantly innovating space industry, from addressing the future of global cooperation, investigating the impact of cuts in US government spending on the p[...]

Exploring the planets : a memoir /

F. W. Taylor, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2016

The book offers a personal account of how the space programme has evolved, in particular exploring how the motivations of researchers and politicians can merge to generate the large budgets required; and how the technology is planned and develop[...]

Historical guide to NASA and the space program

Ann Beardsley, Author ; C. Tony Garcia, Author ; Joseph Sweeney, Author | Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield | 2016

The Historical Guide to NASA and the Space Program contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on space missions, astronauts, technical terms, sp[...]

Human missions to Mars : enabling technologies for exploring the red planet /

Donald Rapp, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronautical engineering | 2016

The second edition of this book now includes an annotated history of Mars mission studies, with quantitative data wherever possible. As in the first edition, Donald Rapp looks at human missions to Mars from an engineering perspective. He divi[...]

Human missions to Mars : enabling technologies for exploring the red planet /

Donald Rapp, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronautical engineering | 2016

The second edition of this book now includes an annotated history of Mars mission studies, with quantitative data wherever possible. As in the first edition, Donald Rapp looks at human missions to Mars from an engineering perspective. He divi[...]

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Infinity beckoned : adventuring through the inner solar system, 1969-1989 /

Jay Gallentine, Author | [S.l.] : University of Nebraska Press | 2016

"Account of unmanned lunar and planetary exploration from the early 1970s to the early 1990s"-- "Infinity Beckoned illuminates a critical period of space history when humans dared an expansive leap into the inner solar system. With an irreverent[...]

Self-deployable Habitat for Extreme Environments (SHEE) : Europe's first transportable space analogue habitat, executive summary

SHEE Consortium, Author | Vienna (Austria) : LIQUIFER Systems Group | 2016

The Self-Deployable Habitat for Extreme Environments (SHEE) is a transportable habitat testbed demonstrating technology for human habitation in hostile environments both on Earth and in space.

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Space mining and its regulation

Ram S. Jakhu, Author ; Joseph N. Pelton, Author ; Yaw Otu mankata Nyampong, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2016

This book addresses the complex technical challenges presented by remote space mining in terms of robotics, remote power systems, space transport, IT and communications systems, and more. It also addresses the difficult oversight and regulatory [...]

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Star ark : a living, self-sustaining spaceship

Rachel Armstrong, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

As space ventures have become more numerous, leading scientists and theorists have offered ways of building a living habitat in a hostile environment, taking an 'ecosystems' view of space colonization. The contributors to this volume take a rad[...]

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Star ark : a living, self-sustaining spaceship

Rachel Armstrong, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

As space ventures have become more numerous, leading scientists and theorists have offered ways of building a living habitat in a hostile environment, taking an 'ecosystems' view of space colonization. The contributors to this volume take a rad[...]

The value of the Moon : how to explore, live, and prosper in space using the Moon's resources /

Paul D. Spudis, Author | [S.l.] : Smithsonian Books | 2016

"While the Moon was once thought to hold the key to space exploration, in recent decades, the U.S. has largely turned its sights toward Mars and other celestial bodies instead. In The Value of the Moon, lunar scientist Paul Spudis argues that th[...]

The value of the Moon : how to explore, live, and prosper in space using the Moon's resources /

Paul D. Spudis, Author | [S.l.] : Smithsonian Books | 2016

"While the Moon was once thought to hold the key to space exploration, in recent decades, the U.S. has largely turned its sights toward Mars and other celestial bodies instead. In The Value of the Moon, lunar scientist Paul Spudis argues that th[...]

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Beyond : our future in space /

Chris Impey, Author | [S.l.] : W. W. Norton & Company | 2015

With plans to launch hotels into orbit and experiments in suspending and reanimating life for ultra-long-distance travel, private companies and entrepreneurs have outpaced NASA as the leaders in the new space race. Chris Impey reports on China'[...]

Exploring together : ESA exploration strategy

[S.l.] : European Space Agency | 2015

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The interstellar age : inside the forty-year Voyager mission /

Jim Bell, Author | New York : Dutton | 2015

This title tells the story of the men and women who drove the Voyager spacecraft mission. Here, planetary scientist Jim Bell reveals what drove and continues to drive the members of this extraordinary team, including Ed Stone, Voyager 's chief s[...]

The meaning of liberty beyond earth

Charles S. Cockell, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2015

The purpose of this book is to initiate a new discussion on liberty focusing on the infinite realms of space. The discussion of the nature of liberty and what it means for a human to be free has occupied the minds of thinkers since the Enlighte[...]

Space operations : innovations, inventions, and discoveries /

SpaceOps Conference ; Craig A. Cruzen, Editor ; Michael Schmidhuber, Editor ; Lydia Dubon, Editor ; International Symposium on Ground Data Systems for Space Mission Operations | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Progress in astronautics and aeronautics | 2015

"This volume captures a sample of the technical program from SpaceOps 2014"--Page ix.

Terrestrial and extraterrestrial space dangers : outer space perils, rocket risks and the health consequences of the space environment

Dirk C. Gibson, Author | United States : Bentham Science Publishers | 2015

Natural elements and cosmic phenomena in space, such as asteroids, comets, meteors, black holes and super bubbles pose a threat to the planet Earth and spacefarers in the near-Earth environment. Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Space Dangers des[...]

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100 Year Starship 2013 conference proceedings : pathway to the stars, footprints on Earth

Houston (TX, United states) : 100 Year Starship | 2014

"The 100 Year Starship 2013 Public Symposium: Transition to Transformation . . . The Journey Begins" brought together leaders, experts, thought and trendsetters, advocates and enthusiasts from the space community, universities, businesses and fi[...]

Crowded orbits : conflict and cooperation in space /

James Clay Moltz, Author | new York : Columbia University Press | 2014

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Crowded orbits : conflict and cooperation in space /

James Clay Moltz, Author | new York : Columbia University Press | 2014

Final frontier : the pioneering science and technology of exploring the universe /

Brian Clegg, Author | [S.l.] : St. Martin's Press | 2014

"Human beings are natural explorers, and nowhere is this frontier spirit stronger than in the United States of America. It almost defines the character of the US. But the Earth is running out of frontiers fast. Star Trek was right -- there is on[...]

India's rise as a space power

U. R. Rao, Author | Delhi : Foundation Books | 2014

The overview effect : space exploration and human evolution

Frank White, Author | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Library of flight | 2014

More then 30 years ago, Frank White coined the term "Overview Effect" to describe the cognitive shift in awareness that results from the experience of viewing Earth from orbit or the moon. He found that, with great consistency, this experience p[...]

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Pathways to exploration: : rationales and Approaches for a U.S. program of human space exploration

Washington : The National Academies Press | 2014

The United States has publicly funded its human spaceflight program on a continuous basis for more than a half-century, through three wars and a half-dozen recessions, from the early Mercury and Gemini suborbital and Earth orbital missions, to t[...]

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100 Year Starship 2012 conference proceedings : transformation to transition : the journey begins

Houston (TX, United states) : 100 Year Starship | 2013

"The 100 Year Starship 2012 Public Symposium: Transition to Transformation . . . The Journey Begins" brought together leaders, experts, thought and trendsetters, advocates and enthusiasts from the space community, universities, businesses and fi[...]

Dreams of other worlds : the amazing story of unmanned space exploration /

Chris Impey, Author ; Holly Henry, Author | Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press | 2013

"Dreams of Other Worlds describes the unmanned space missions that have opened new windows on distant worlds. Spanning four decades of dramatic advances in astronomy and planetary science, this book tells the story of eleven iconic exploratory [...]

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Dreams of other worlds : the amazing story of unmanned space exploration /

Chris Impey, Author ; Holly Henry, Author | Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press | 2013

"Dreams of Other Worlds describes the unmanned space missions that have opened new windows on distant worlds. Spanning four decades of dramatic advances in astronomy and planetary science, this book tells the story of eleven iconic exploratory [...]

On orbit and beyond : psychological perspectives on human spaceflight /

Douglas A. Vakoch, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2013

On orbit and beyond : psychological perspectives on human spaceflight /

Douglas A. Vakoch, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2013

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A scenario for interstellar travel and its financing

Giovanni F. Bignami, Author ; Andrea Sommariva, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2013

A scenario for interstellar travel and its financing

Giovanni F. Bignami, Author ; Andrea Sommariva, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2013

This book develops a credible scenario for interstellar exploration and colonization. In so doing, it examines: the present situation and prospects for interstellar exploration technologies; where to go: the search for habitable planets; the mot[...]

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Assessment of planetary protection requirements for spacecraft missions to icy solar system bodies

National Research Council (U.S.) Committee on Planetary Protection Standards for Icy Bodies in the Outer Solar System (Washington, D.C., United States), Issuing body | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2012

This current NRC report revisits and extends the findings and recommendations of the 2000 Europa report in light of recent advances in planetary and life sciences and, among other tasks, assesses the risk of contamination of icy bodies in the so[...]

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BLISS : beyond LEO into the solar system. A guide to future space stations

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2012

The report investigates the key motivations for building a next generation space station (scientific endeavors, exploration, and commercial development and recommends the optimal locations for such a station. Attention is given not only to issue[...]

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Commercial space tourism : impediments to industrial development and strategic communication solutions

Dirk C. Gibson, Author | United States : Bentham Science Publishers | 2012

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Deep space propulsion : a roadmap to interstellar flight /

K F. Long, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2012

This book reviews the many reasons for exploring our stellar neighbors using robotic probes, and closely examines new technologies for constructing space probes that can traverse the enormous distances between the stars

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Mankind beyond Earth : the history, science, and future of human space exploration /

Claude A. Piantadosi, Author | new York : Columbia University Press | 2012

This book offers a wide-ranging analysis of the challenges facing human space exploration. Using examples from polar expeditions, aviation history, undersea voyages, and space missions, Claude Piantadosi shows that exploration is unforgiving to[...]

OASIS : operations and service infrastructure for space

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2012

To provide easy and affordable access into orbital and deep space destinations, creating a network of spaceports is an option to provide a more economical solution [...]. This report details the different phases of a project for developing a net[...]

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Social foundations of human space exploration

James A. Dator, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2012

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Social foundations of human space exploration

James A. Dator, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2012

Space chronicles : facing the ultimate frontier

Neil deGrasse Tyson, Author ; Avis Lang, Editor | New York : W.W. Norton | 2012

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson presents his views on the future of space travel and America's role in that future, giving his readers an eye-opening manifesto on the importance of space exploration for America's economy, security, and morale.

Voyages : Charting the course for sustainable human space exploration

John Olson, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2012

This report articulates NASA's multi-destination human space exploration strategy using a capability-driven approach. NASA is ensuring that the United States fosters a safe, robust, affordable, sustainable, and flexible space program that is ind[...]

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Coming home : reentry and recovery from space

Roger D. Launius, Author ; Dennis R. Jenkins, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2011

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NASA's analog missions : paving the way for space exploration

John Olson, Author ; Douglas Craig, Author ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Langley research center., Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2011

To help prepare for the real-life challenges of space exploration, NASA relies on Earth-based missions that emphasize multiple elements as similar, or analogous, to space. These are called analog missions. This report profiles six analog mission[...]

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Outer Space in society, politics and law

Christian Brunner, Editor ; Alexander Soucek, Editor | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2011

Outer Space in society, politics and law

Christian Brunner, Editor ; Alexander Soucek, Editor | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2011

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Recapturing a future for space exploration : life and physical sciences research for a new era

National Research Council (U.S.) (United States), Author | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2011

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Space probes : 50 years of exploration from Luna 1 to New Horizons

Philippe Séguéla, Author | [S.l.] : Firefly Books | 2011

Complete and up-to-date history of space probes with illustrations.

Vision and voyages for planetary science in the decade 2013-2022

Washington : The National Academies Press | 2011

Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022 surveys the current state of knowledge of the solar system and recommends a suite of planetary science flagship missions for the decade 2013-2022 that could provide a steady stream[...]

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ASTRA : Asteroid Mining Technologies Roadmap and Applications

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2010

This project is an investigation of issues and solutions related to the mining of asteroids. Its focus is on mapping out the fields of physical science, engineering, life science, policy, business and social impact as they pertain to the overarc[...]

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CNES' report to the 38th COSPAR meeting : [held] , July 28-25 2010

Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales | [S.l.] : Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales | 2010

Embarquer dès demain pour l'espace : le vol suborbital touristique /

Frank Lehot, Author ; Jacques Villain, Author of introduction, etc. | Paris (France) : Vuibert | 2010

Foothold in the Heavens : the seventies

Ben Evans | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2010

Future human spaceflight : the need for international cooperation

Scott Pace, Editor ; Giuseppe Reibaldi, Editor | Paris (France) : International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) | 2010

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The new space race : China vs. the United States

Erik Seedhouse | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2010

Satellites of the outer solar system : exchange processes involving the interiors

O. Grasset, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space science series of ISSI | 2010

Access Mars : accessing cave capabilities establishing specific solutions

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2009

After initial steps on the Moon, our next challenge is to explore the solar system. Mars shows potential for both scientific discovery and future human settlement [...]. Currently proposed Mars missions have identified a number of challenges suc[...]

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Humans in outer space : interdisciplinary odysseys

Luca Codignola, Editor ; Kai-Uwe Schrogl, Editor ; Agnieszka Lukaszczyk, Editor ; Nicolas Peter, Editor | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2009

Live from the Moon : film, television and the space race

Michael Allen | [S.l.] : I.B. Tauris | 2009

Living in space : cultural and social synamics, opportunities, and challenges in permanent space habitats

Sherry Bell, Editor ; Langdon Morris, Editor | North Charleston (United States) : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | Aerospace Technology Working Group | 2009

Next generation of human space flight systems

Alfred T. Chelsey, Editor | [S.l.] : Nova Science Publisher | Space science, exploration and policies | 2009

The nuclear rocket : making our planet green, peaceful and prosperous

James A. Dewar ; Robert Bussard | Burlington, Ont. : Apogee books | Apogee Books space series | 2009

Ideas and themes -- Six propositions -- Three assumptions -- If you build it, we will launch it or the free launch -- The heavy lifter re-core engine -- Nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, nuclear energy and the environment -- Four politica[...]

Seeking a human spaceflight program worthy of a great nation

U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee (Kennedy Space center), Issuing body | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2009

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Space enterprise : living and working offworld in the 21st century

Philip R. Harris | New York, NY : Springer | 2009

The book focuses upon aspects of human behavior, culture, man/machine interface, organization, performance, and governance when functioning in the unique space environment. It explores the commercial, legal and political issues of space explorat[...]

Space exploration review

[S.l.] : British National Space Centre | 2009

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Exploring the unknown : selected documents in the history of the U.S. civil space program. Vol. 7, human spaceflight: projects Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo

John M. Logsdon, Editor ; Roger D. Launius, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA History Program Office | NASA History Series | 2008

Hubble : imaging space and time

David H. DeVorkin ; Robert W. Smith | [S.l.] : National Geographic Society | 2008

Krafft Ehricke's extraterrestrial imperative

Marsha Freeman | Burlington, Ont. : Apogee books | 2008

No harmful interference with space objects : the key to confidence-building

Samuel Black | [S.l.] : The Henry L. Stimson Center | 2008

The universe in a mirror : the saga of the Hubble Telescope and the visionaries who built it

Robert Zimmerman | Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press | 2008

To the end of the solar system : the story of the nuclear rocket

James A. Dewar | Burlington, Ont. : Apogee books | Apogee Books space series | 2007

Gaiome : Notes on ecology, space travel and becoming cosmic species

Kevin Scott Polk | [S.l.] : Gaiome.com | 2007

The book suggests that living beyond Earth challenges not just technology, but also our very identity and autonomy as a species. Consider Earth's frontiers. Millions of our fellow species made them habitable long before humans arrived. Not so i[...]