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The long space age : the economic origins of space exploration from Colonial America to the Cold War /

Alexander C. MacDonald, Author | New Haven : Yale University Press | 2017

An economic historian argues that privately funded space exploration is not a new development, but a trend beginning with the astronomical observatories of the nineteenth century Over the last half-century there has been a rapid expansion in com[...]

Next stop Mars : the why, how, and when of human missions

Giancarlo Genta, Author | Cham : Springer | 2017

This book covers the possible manned mission to Mars first discussed in the 1950s and still a topic of much debate, addressing historic and future plans to visit the Red Planet. Considering the environmental dangers and the engineering and desig[...]

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Spaceplane hermes : Europe's dream of independent manned spaceflight /

Luc Van Den Abeelen, Author | Cham : Springer, Published in association with Praxis Publishing | 2017

This Hermes spaceplane would give Europe its own human spaceflight capability for shuttling crews between Earth and space stations. If Hermes had been introduced into service, it could have become the preferred "space taxi" for ferrying crews to[...]

Visions, ventures, escape velocities : a collection of space futures /

Ed. Finn, Editor ; Joey Eschrich, Author | Tempe : Center for Science and the Imagination, Arizona State University | 2017

Why should we go to space? To learn more about the universe and our place in it? To extract resources and conduct commerce? To demonstrate national primacy and technological prowess? To live and thrive in radically different kinds of human comm[...]

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Beyond Earth : our path to a new home in the planets /

Charles P. Wohlforth, Author ; Amanda R. Hendrix, Author | [S.l.] : Pantheon Books | 2016

From a leading planetary scientist and an award-winning science writer, a propulsive account of the developments and initiatives that have transformed the dream of space colonization into something that may well be achievable. We are at the cu[...]

Beyond Earth : our path to a new home in the planets /

Charles P. Wohlforth, Author ; Amanda R. Hendrix, Author | [S.l.] : Pantheon Books | 2016

From a leading planetary scientist and an award-winning science writer, a propulsive account of the developments and initiatives that have transformed the dream of space colonization into something that may well be achievable. We are at the cu[...]

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The energetic particle radiation hazard en route to and at Mars

Susan M. P. McKenna-Lawlor, Editor | Paris (France) : International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) | 2016

We understand today that the potential health hazard posed to crews in deep space due to energetic particle radiation is a matter of even greater complexity than was recognized in earlier times. Scientists, Engineers and Biologists worldwide are[...]

In the footsteps of Columbus : European missions to the International Space Station /

John O'Sullivan, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

The European Space Agency has a long history of cooperating with NASA in human spaceflight, having developed the Spacelab module for carrying in the payload bay of the Space Shuttle. This book tells of the development of ESA's Columbus micrograv[...]

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In the footsteps of Columbus : European missions to the International Space Station /

John O'Sullivan, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

The European Space Agency has a long history of cooperating with NASA in human spaceflight, having developed the Spacelab module for carrying in the payload bay of the Space Shuttle. This book tells of the development of ESA's Columbus micrograv[...]

The future of human space exploration

Giovanni Fabrizio Bignami, Author ; Andrea Sommariva, Author | New York : Palgrave Macmillan | 2016

For several decades it has been widely accepted that human space exploration is the exclusive domain of government agencies. The cost of performing such missions, estimated in multiple reports to amount to hundreds of billions dollars over decad[...]

The humans to Mars report 2016

Chris Carberry, Editor | [S.l.] : Explore Mars | 2016

A Comprehensive look at the progress of technical, political, scientific, and public perception for Human exploration of Mars.

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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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Astra Planeta

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2015

If human beings are to expand their existence beyond the Solar System, a spacecraft must be built to navigate through interstellar space. This paper addresses interstellar travel using a slower-than-light, self-sustaining worldship to carry huma[...]

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ATV the european spaceship : stories behind the scenes of an international success

Frederic Castel, Author ; Alberto Novelli, Author | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | 2015

Biological life support systems for future spaceflight missions

Brian Ramos, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2015

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LEO/Orbital suit analysis and design

Aurélien Cheveau, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2015

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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[...]

Modern psychology for space exploration

Abigail Elizabeth Sherriff, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2015

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The ordinary spaceman : from boyhood dreams to astronaut /

Clayton C. Anderson, Author | [S.l.] : University of Nebraska Press | 2015

A memoir chronicling Clayton Anderson's quest to become an astronaut. From his childhood to working for NASA, and then eventually becoming an astronaut"--"What's it like to travel at more than 850 MPH, riding in a supersonic T-38 twin turbojet e[...]

Reference guide to the International Space Station : utilization edition

United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration., Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2015

In this edition, NASA provides an overview of the ISS, describe its research facilities and accommodations, and provide key information to conduct your experiments on this unique orbiting laboratory

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Spacecraft Egress and Rescue Operations : planning for and managing post-landing contingencies in manned space missions

Jason D. Reimuller, Author | Boulder : Integrated Spaceflight Services | 2015

Spacecraft Egress and Rescue Operations presents the evolution of the planning associated with the landing and post-landing phase of a manned space mission and then presents an overview of the types of egress systems and procedures that have his[...]

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[...]

Automated Transfer vehicle : Europe's space freighter

[S.l.] : European Space Agency | 2014

ATV contributes to keep the Station and its permanent crew of six working at full capacity. The spacecraft plays a vital role in Station logistics: it serves as cargo carrier, 'space tug' and storage facility.

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European space exploration: strategic considerations of human versus robotic exploration

Brussels : European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC) | EASAC policy report | 2014

Taking account of the various complexities of space science and space exploration, the report addresses the requirements of fundamental research driven by scientific enquiry, strategies for contributing to solar system exploration with robotic m[...]

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Human adaptation to spaceflight: the role of nutrition

Scott M. Smith, Author ; Sara R. Zwart, Author ; Martina Heer, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2014

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