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Fundamentals of aerospace medicine

Jeffrey R. Davis, Editor ; Jan Stepanek, Author ; Jennifer A. Fogarty, Author ; Rebecca S. Blue, Author | Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer | 2022

Encompassing all occupants of aircraft and spacecraft--passengers and crew, military and civilian--Fundamentals of Aerospace Medicine, 5th Edition, addresses all medical and public health issues involved in this unique medical specialty. Compreh[...]

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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Principles of clinical medicine for space flight

Michael R. Barratt, Editor ; Sam L. Pool, Editor ; Ellen S. Baker, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2019

In its first edition, Principles of Clinical Medicine for Space Flight established itself as the authoritative reference on the contemporary knowledge base of space medicine and standards of care for space flyers. It received excellent notice[...]

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Nasa spaceflight : a history of innovation

Roger D. Launius, Editor ; Howard E. McCurdy, Editor | New York : Palgrave Macmillan | Palgrave studies in the history of science and technology | 2018

This book presents the first comprehensive history of innovation at NASA, bringing together experts in the field to illuminate how public-private and international partnerships have fueled new ways of exploring space since the beginning of space[...]

Practical astrodynamics : Volume 1

Alessandro De Iaco Veris, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer aerospace technology, ISSN 1869-1730 | 2018

It first presents the fundamental principles of spaceflight mechanics and then addresses more complex concepts and applications of perturbation theory, orbit determination and refinement, space propulsion, orbital maneuvers, interplanetary traj[...]

Practical astrodynamics : Volume 2

Alessandro De Iaco Veris, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer aerospace technology, ISSN 1869-1730 | 2018

It first presents the fundamental principles of spaceflight mechanics and then addresses more complex concepts and applications of perturbation theory, orbit determination and refinement, space propulsion, orbital maneuvers, interplanetary traj[...]

Space flight dynamics

Craig A. Kluever, Author | Hoboken, NJ : Wiley | 2018

This concise yet comprehensive book on space flight dynamics addresses all phases of a space mission: getting to space (launch trajectories), satellite motion in space (orbital motion, orbit transfers, attitude dynamics), and returning from spac[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Cardiovascular system, red blood cells, and oxygen transport in microgravity

Hanns-Christian Gunga, Author ; Victoria Weller von Ahlefeld, Author ; Hans-Joachim Appel Coriolano, Author ; Andreas Werner, Author ; Uwe Hoffmann, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space life sciences | 2016

This book comprehensively describes the physiological changes and consequences that occur in humans during spaceflight. It specifically explains the adaptations of the cardiovascular and the respiratory system. Specific changes occurring after [...]

Lunar and interplanetary trajectories

Robin Biesbroek, Author | Cham : Springer, Published in association with Praxis Publishing | 2016

This book provides readers with a clear description of the types of lunar and interplanetary trajectories, and how they influence satellite-system design. The description follows an engineering rather than a mathematical approach and includes ma[...]

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Lunar and Interplanetary Trajectories

Robin Biesbroek, Author | Cham : Springer, Published in association with Praxis Publishing | 2016

This book provides readers with a clear description of the types of lunar and interplanetary trajectories, and how they influence satellite-system design. The description follows an engineering rather than a mathematical approach and includes m[...]

Spaceman : an astronaut's unlikely journey to unlock the secrets of the universe /

Mike Massimino, Author | New York : Crown Archetype | 2016

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to find yourself strapped to a giant rocket that's about to go from zero to 17,500 miles per hour? Or to look back on Earth from outer space and see the surprisingly precise line between day and nigh[...]

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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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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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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Fundamentals of aerospace navigation and guidance

Pierre T. Kabamba, Author ; Anouck Girard, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge aerospace series | 2014

"This text covers fundamentals used in the navigation and guidance of modern aerospace vehicles, in both atmospheric and space flight. It can be used as a textbook supporting a graduate level course on aerospace navigation and guidance, a guide [...]

An astronaut's guide to life on Earth

Chris Hadfield, Author | [S.l.] : Macmillan | 2013

Making starships and stargates : the science of interstellar and absurdly benign wormholes /

James F. Woodward, Author | New York, NY : Springer | The Science of Interstellar Transport and Absurdy Benign Wormholes | 2013

This book examines different proposals on the construction of advanced spacecraft and "gates" to other regions of space. It covers current theory, latest and ongoing investigations and experiments, and speculation on what might and might not be[...]

Astronautics

Ulrich Walter, Author | [S.l.] : Wiley-VCH Verlag | 2012

The second edition of this book is based on extensive teaching and the work of Ulrich Walter with students, backed by numerous examples drawn from his own experience. With its end-of-chapter examples and problems, this work is suitable for gradu[...]

The laws of spaceflight : a guidebook for new space lawyers

Jacob I. Kleiman, Author ; Jenifer K. Lamie, Author ; Maria-Vittoria "Giugi" Carminati, Author | [S.l.] : ABA | 2012

The farthest shore : a 21st century guide to space

Joseph N. Pelton, Editor ; Angelia P. Bukley, Editor | Burlington, Ont. : Apogee books | Space series | 2010

The Farthest Shore is a comprehensive new guide to space systems and exploration as we reach anew into space in the 21st century. Inside this substantially enlarged and revised edition, (now over 500 pages!) everyone from a questing student to [...]

Prepare for launch : the astronaut training process

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

Space tourism issues

Elias. Wikborg, Editor | [S.l.] : Nova Science Publisher | Space science, exploration and policies | 2010

Spacecraft formation flying : dynamics, control and navigation

K. Terry. Alfriend ; et al. | [S.l.] : Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann | 2010

Introduction -- Fundamental astrodynamics -- The basics of analytical mechanics, optimization, control and estimation -- Nonlinear models of relative dynamics -- Linear equations of relative motion -- Modeling relative motion using orbital elem[...]

Spacecraft formation flying : dynamics, control and navigation

K. Terry. Alfriend ; et al. | [S.l.] : Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann | 2010

Introduction -- Fundamental astrodynamics -- The basics of analytical mechanics, optimization, control and estimation -- Nonlinear models of relative dynamics -- Linear equations of relative motion -- Modeling relative motion using orbital eleme[...]

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Brain machines interfaces for space applications : enhancing astronauts capabilities

Luca Rossini, Editor ; Dario Izzo, Editor ; Leopold Summerer, Editor | [S.l.] : Elsevier Academic Press | International review of neurobiology | 2009

Frontiers of propulsion science

Marc G. Millis, Editor ; Eric W. Davis, Editor | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Progress in astronautics and aeronautics | 2009

Nutritional biochemistry of space flight

Scott M. Smith ; et al. | [S.l.] : Nova Science Publisher | 2009

Contents : Space programs and space food systems -- Nutritional requirements -- Sources of nutrition data and gaps in nutrition knowledge -- Food, energy, and macronutrients -- Fat-soluble vitamins -- Water-soluble vitamins -- Minerals -- Nutrit[...]