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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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Human migration to space : alternative technological approaches for long-term adaptation to extraterrestrial environments /

Elizabeth Lockard, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer theses | 2014

Human migration to space : alternative technological approaches for long-term adaptation to extraterrestrial environments /

Elizabeth Lockard, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer theses | 2014

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Nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP): a proven, growth technology for "fast transit" human missions to Mars

Stanley K. Borowski, Author ; David R. McCurdy, Author ; Thomas W. Packard, Author | [S.l.] : NASA | NASA TM | 2014

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Nuclear thermal propulsion Stage (NTPS): a key space asset for human exploration and commercial missions to the Moon

Stanley K. Borowski, Author ; David R. McCurdy, Author ; Laura M. Burke, Author | [S.l.] : NASA | NASA TM | 2014

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To orbit and back again : how the space shuttle flew in space /

Davide Sivolella, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2014

The question may be simple, but the answer is not as easy to give. This book describes the structures and systems used each time the Shuttle was launched, and then follows an imaginary mission, explaining how those structures and systems were u[...]

Research and technology development report 2014

Lulla Kamlesh, Editor ; Jeff Bye, Editor ; Johnson Space Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (United States), Editor | [S.l.] : NASA | NASA TM | 2014

This report highlights some of the scientific and technological innovations from the space program

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Space exploration in a changing international environment

James Andrew Lewis, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | CSIS Reports | 2014

This CSIS Report examines the strategic implications of manned space exploration. The current phase of exploration is coming to an end, and nations are seeking the next step

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Suborbital : industry at the edge of space /

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2014

Suborbital : industry at the edge of space /

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2014

Until recently, spaceflight has been the providence of a select corps of astronauts whose missions, in common with all remarkable exploits, were experienced vicariously by the rest of the world via television reports and Internet feeds. These s[...]

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Tourists in space : a practical guide

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2014

Forget Hawaii or the Mediterranean. Soon {u2013} very soon {u2013} you{u2019}ll be able to add a much more exotic stamp to your passport: space. How will you get there, what will the trip be like, and how much training will you need? All you nee[...]

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[...]

Concordia : living on white Mars

[S.l.] : European Space Agency | 2013

Concordia is the only permanent European station operated inland Antarctica. The European Space Agency uses Concordia as a laboratory for fundamental research for human missions to the Moon or Mars, investigating things such as coping with stres[...]

Embarquement pour mars : 20 défis à relever /

Jean-François Pellerin, Author ; Richard Heidmann, Author ; Alain Souchier, Author | Paris (France) : A2C medias | Histoires | 2013

Astronauts for hire : the emergence of a commercial astronaut corps

Erik Seedhouse, Author | Cham : Springer, Published in association with Praxis Publishing | 2012

The spaceflight industry is being revolutioniwed. It is no longer the sole preserve of professional astronauts working on government-funded manned spaceflight programs. As private companies are being encouraged to build and operate launch vehicl[...]

Human spaceflight and exploration

Carol Norberg, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronautical engineering | 2012

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Human spaceflight and exploration

Carol Norberg, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronautical engineering | 2012

Space pharmacology

Virginia E. Wotring, Author ; International Space University | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2012

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Space pharmacology

Virginia E. Wotring, Author ; International Space University | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2012

The astronaut : cultural mythology and idealised masculinity /

Dario Llinares, Author | Newcastle upon Tyne, : Cambridge Scholars | 2011

This book interrogates the historical and cultural dynamics of one of the most revered icons of the 20th century. Analysing a diverse range of cultural representations the book postulates the construction of and intertextual mythology values a[...]

CHARM : cooperation of humans and robots for Mars

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

The CHARM team investigates Mars exploration objectives, robotic capabilities, and the interaction between humans and robots. Based on the goals of various space agencies, this report selects an exploration objective for the time 2015 and 2035, [...]

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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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Fundamentals of space medicine

Gilles Clement, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2011

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