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BIXIA: international cooperation on the use of the Chinese space station

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2022

This mission aims to develop new technologies and methods which will support humanity in our common journey to the stars. The mission proposes to be the result of international cooperation, with the physical experiment graciously hosted aboard t[...]

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Manned spacecraft technologies

Hong Yang, Author | Singapore : Springer | Space Science and Technologies | 2021

This book offers essential information on China's human spacecraft technologies, reviewing their evolution from theoretical and engineering perspectives. It discusses topics such as the design of manned spaceships, cargo spacecraft, space labora[...]

Commercialization of the ISS beyond 2024

Evon Koprowski, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2020

This report details NASA’s motivations, shows how the Russian Mir space station achieved their commercialization goals, and focuses on three key areas that will help contribute to commercial success: these being space tourism, filming in space, [...]

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Space stations : international law and policy

Delbert D. Smith, Author | Milton : Routledge | 2019

This book explores the international law and policy relating to space stations in terms of specific barriers to utilization and considers methods or policies designed to overcome perceived barriers. It deals with the institutional possibilities [...]

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Lifeline for the ISS and Future Tethers (LIFT)

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2018

"One promising possibility is the re-use of the ISS as part of a 6500 km tether system from LEO to MEO. This presents an interesting synergy with questions of the ISS’s future and would serve as an ideal first demonstration of such a large space[...]

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The Canadian space program : from Black Brant to the International Space Station /

Andrew Godefroy, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2017

Canada's space efforts from its origins towards the end of the Second World War through to its participation in the ISS today are revealed in full in this complete and carefully researched history. Employing recently declassified archives and m[...]

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[...]

Linking the space Shuttle and space stations : early docking technologies from concept to implementation

David Shayler, Author | Cham : Springer | 2017

Docking technologies had to constantly evolve as the designs of the early space stations changed. It was hoped the shuttle would make missions to the Russian Salyut and American Skylab stations, but these were postponed until the Mir station bec[...]

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Market analysis of a privately owned and operated space station

Keith W. Crane, Author | United States : IDA Science and Technology Policy Institute | 2017

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Starport 1

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2016

"For centuries, humans have imagined living in space and, since the beginning of the space age, this has become a reality for a few hundred fortunate people. Over the past 10 years, space has become more accessible to people all over the world t[...]

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Textbook of space tourism

Robert A. Goehlich, Author | Berlin : epubli | 2015

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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Significant challenges remain for access, use, and sustainment of the International Space Station

Cristina T. Chaplain, Author ; Government Accountability Office., Issuing body | Washington (United States) : U.S. Government Accountability Office | 2012

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The International Space Station: maximizing the return from extended operations : proceedings of the ISU 15th annual international symposium, 15-17 February 2011, Strasbourg, France

International Space University | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2011

Applications of space technology for humanity : proceedings of the 12th International Conference of Pacific-Basin Societies (ISCOPS) held July 27-30, 2010, Montréal, Québec, Canada

Peter M. Bainum, Editor ; American Astronautical Society, Issuing body ; International Space Conference of Pacific-Basin Societies (July 27-30, 2010; Montreal, Quebec, Canada), Issuing body | [S.l.] : Univelt | Advances in the astronautical sciences | 2010

International Space Station : science research accomplishments during the assembly years : an analysis of results from 2000-2008

Cynthia A. Evans ; et al. | [S.l.] : NASA | 2009

Research in space : facilities of the international space station

Deborah L. Harm, Editor ; Tara M. Ruttley, Editor 2009

Sustainable utilisation of the ISS beyond 2015 [held] on 14 October, 2009

[S.l.] : International Astronautical Federation | 2009

Salyut : the first space station : triumph and tragedy

Grujica S. Inanovich | Cham : Springer, Published in association with Praxis Publishing | 2008

Space handbook : astronautics and its applications

Robert W. Buchheim ; Rand Corporation | Santa Monica, CA : The RAND Corporation | 2007

Seminal guide from 1958 on the uses and characteristics of space systems, including astronautics and its applications, technology, rocket vehicles, propulsion systems, propellants, internal power sources, guidance, communication, and more.

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The story of manned space stations : an introduction

Philip Baker | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2007

This book charts those stations from the very beginning, telling the story of the two major space powers starting out on their very separate programs, but slowly coming together through ASPT, Shuttle-Mir, and the ISS.

ISScapades : the crippling of America's space program

Donald A. Beattie | Burlington, Ont. : Apogee books | 2006

Review of NASA plans for the International Space Station

Washington : The National Academies Press | 2006

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The story of the space station Mir

David M. Harland | New York, NY : Springer | 2005

Born in the Cold War, Mir's ultimate triumph is that it taught the two superpower ruvals, the USSR and the USA, to cooperate in space. Mir showed how humans could live and work in space, how to overcome unforeseen problem, and survive potentiall[...]

European utilisation plan for the International Space Station

Andrew Wilson, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 2003

Factors affecting the utilization of the International Space Station for research in the biological and physical sciences

Washington : The National Academies Press | 2003

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METZTLI : an International Space Station approach to lunar exploration

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2003

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P.A.T.H. -M : Program Advancing Towards Humans on Mars

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2003

The idea of sending humans to Mars has been thoroughly explored since the 1950s. Scores of human Mars missions have been resigned at a rate of almost one per year. The fact remains that despite all of our endeavors, humans have yet to go to Mars[...]

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P.A.T.H. : Program Advancing Towards Humans on Mars

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2003

Space station design workshop 2002

Huguette Sawaya-Lacoste, Editor ; Kian Yasdi, Editor ; Bruce Battrick, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 2003

Space stations : base camps to the stars

Roger D. Launius | [S.l.] : Smithsonian Institution Press | 2003

The continuing story of the International Space Station

Peter Bond | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronomy and space sciences | 2002

Mir deorbit : proceedings of the international workshop, 14 May 2001 ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany

Walter Flury, Editor ; Huguette Sawaya-Lacoste, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 2002

Space base Europe : how the International Space Station is used to improve life on Earth and continue our exploration of the solar system

Giuseppe Reibaldi ; Giovanni Caprara | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | 2002

The International Space Station European users guide

[S.l.] : European Space Agency | 2001

MIR : the final year

Rex Hall, Editor | London (England) : British Interplanetary Society | 2001

Space marketing : a European perspective

Walter Andre Regina Peeters | [S.l.] : Kluwer | Space technology library | 2001

Space activities are currently in a transition phase: the shift from publicly financed to private activities is a result of reduced public funding and increased commercial space opportunities. This leads to an increased commercial space marketin[...]

Engineering challenges to the long-term operation of the International Space Station

Committee on the Engineering Challenges to the Long-Term Operation of the Intern | [S.l.] : National Academy Press | The compass series | 2000

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Off the planet : surviving five perilous months aboard the space station Mir

Jerry M. Linenger | New York : McGraw-Hill | 2000

"An unvarnished account of his near-disastrous stay, in 1997, on Russia's creaky space station... an engrossing report that NASA's publicity machine will bemoan." Booklist "[Linenger's] frank, personable prose shows readers what it's like to b[...]

Columbus : Europe's laboratory on the international space station

Andrew Wilson, Editor ; Space stations, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA BR | 1999

Exploiting the International Space Station : a mission for Europe

ESA | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA BR | 1999

Science and Technology Research Directions for the International Space Station

National Aeronautics and Space Administration., Author 1999

The International Space Station (ISS) is a unique and unprecedented space research facility. Never before have scientists and engineers had access to such a robust, multidisciplinary, long-duration microgravity laboratory. To date, the research [...]

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Space stations : systems and utilization

Ernst Messerschmid ; Reinhold Bertrand | New York, NY : Springer | 1999

The design of space stations like the recently launched ISS is a highly complex and interdisciplinary task. This book describes subsystem technologies, system integration and the utilization of space stations in general and of the ISS in particl[...]

Space stations : systems and utilization

Ernst Messerschmid, Author ; Reinhold Bertrand, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 1999

The design of space stations like the recently launched ISS is a highly complex and interdisciplinary task. This book describes subsystem technologies, system integration and the utilization of space stations in general and of the ISS in particl[...]

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Microgravity : a tool for industrial research : applied research on the International Space Station

[S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA BR | 1998

Together in orbit : the origins of international participation in the space station

John M. Logsdon | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA History Program Office | Monographs in Aerospace History | 1998

The capabilities of space stations

[S.l.] : National Academy Press | 1995

Italy and space : habitat modules

Ernesto Vallerani | New York : McGraw-Hill | 1995

This book, which contains a wealth of facts and is very easy to read, is the exciting story of a thrilling adventure, encompassing Italian participation in the various projects for a space laboratory, from the Spacelab to the Columbus program. T[...]

The problem of space travel : the rocket motor

Hermann Noordung, Editor ; Ernst Stuhlinger, Editor ; United States., Editor ; J. D. Hunley, Editor ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Editor ; Jennifer Garland, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1995

Microbiology on space station Freedom : report of a panel discussion held at the lunar and planetary institute Houston, Texas, November 6-8 1989

NASA, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 1991

Study on Columbus commecial users requirements identification : final report January 24th 1991

Orbitics Space Consulting Company 1991

Keeping the dream alive : managing the space station program, 1982 to 1986

Thomas J. Lewin, Author ; V.K. Narayanan, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 1990

The management is described and analyzed of the formative years of the NASA Space Station Program (1982 to 1986), beginning with the successful initiative for program approval by Administrator James M. Beggs through to the decision to bring prog[...]

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Space enterprise : beyond NASA

David P. Gump | Santa Barbara, CA : Praeger | 1990

The space station decision : incremental politics and technological choice

Howard E. McCurdy | Baltimore (United States) : The Johns Hopkins University Press | New series in NASA history | 1990

Space station wardroom habitability and equipment study

David Nixon ; Christopher Miller ; Regis Fauquet | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 1989

Space station architectural elements model study

J.S. Spencer ; T.C. Taylor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 1988

Study on health maintenance in long duration space missions : final report

H. M. Wegmann ; D. Essfeld ; R. Jessl | [S.l.] : DLR | 1988

Subsystem design analyses of a rotating advanced-technology space station for the year 2025

A.J. Butterfield ; M.J. Queijo | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 1988

The space station : a personal journey /

Hans Mark, Author | [S.l.] : Duke University Press | 1987

This insider's account, a penetrating view of science policy and politics during two presidencies, captures the euphoria that characterized the space program in the late seventies and early eighties and furnishes an invaluable perspective on the[...]

Human performance issues arising from manned space station missions

William K. Douglas | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 1986

Space station architectural elements and issues definition study

T.C. Taylor ; J.S. Spencer ; C.J. Rocha | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 1986

Space station beyond IOC : proceedings of the 32nd annual AAS international conference held november 6-7, 1985, at Los Angeles, California

M. Jack Friedenthal, Editor | [S.l.] : Univelt | Advances in the astronautical sciences | 1986

Space station group activities habitability module study

David Nixon | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 1986

Spacelab : an international success story

Douglas R. Lord, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1986

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Scientific results of the German Spacelab Mission D1 : proceedings of the Norderney Symposium, 27-29 August

R. Jansen, Editor ; Peter R. Sahm, Editor | [S.l.] : Wissenschaftliche Projekfuhrung D-2 c/o DLR | 1985

Space manufacturing 5 : engineering with lunar and asteroidal materials : proceedings of the seventh Princeton/AIAA/SSI conference, May 8-11, 1985

Gregg Maryniak, Editor ; Barbara Faughnan, Editor | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | 1985

The space station : an idea whose time has come

Harrison H. Schmitt, Editor ; Theodore R. Simpson, Editor | [S.l.] : Institute of electrical and electronics engineers press | 1985

Space station program : description, applicayions and opportunities

Space Station Task Force NASA | [S.l.] : Noyes Publications | 1985

Space stations and space platforms : concepts, design, infrastructure, and uses

Daniel Herman, Editor ; Ivan Bekey, Editor | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Progress in astronautics and aeronautics | 1985

Shuttle/Spacelab : proceedings of the third DGLR/AAS Symposium...held April 28-30, 1980 Hannover, Germany

George V. Butler, Editor ; Dietrich E. Koelle, Editor | [S.l.] : Univelt | Advances in the astronautical sciences | 1981

The utilization of nonterrestrial materials : proceedings of a workshop held at Palo Alto, California, June 1977

[S.l.] : NASA | NASA TM | 1981

Space Shuttle missions of the 80's : proceedings of American Astronautical Society twenty first annual meeting, August 26-28, 1976 [i.e. 1975], Denver Colorado

[S.l.] : Univelt | Advances in the astronautical sciences | 1977

Declassified Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL) records

Chantilly (United States) : National Reconnaissance Office | 1960-

The Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL) was a 1960s Air Force program with the ostensible mission to place military personnel in orbit to conduct scientific experiments to determine the “military usefulness” of placing man into space and the techni[...]

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