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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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The crowded universe : the search for living planets

Alan Boss | [S.l.] : Basic Books | 2009

The author describes radical new ideas about planetary formation and reveals discoveries of bizarre inhabitants of various solar systems.

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Probing the new solar system

John Wilkinson | [S.l.] : CSIRO Publishing | 2009

The book discusses the latest findings that have contributed to a changed understanding of the solar system and how the revised definition of a planet in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union affected this understanding.

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Is pluto a planet? : a historical journey through the solar system

David A. Weintraub | [S.l.] : Princeton University Press | 2007

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Searching for water in the universe

Therese Encrenaz | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in popular astronomy | 2007

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Autonomy needs and trends in deep space exploration

Doyle, Richard J., Author ; California inst of technology pasadena jet propulsion lab., Other | [S.l.] : Ft. Belvoir : Defense Technical Information Center | 2003

The development of onboard autonomy capability is the key to a set of vastly important strategic technical challenges facing NASA: increased efficiency in the return of quality science products, reduction of mission costs, and the launching of a[...]

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The planets : different worlds and terra firma

Karen Stone ; James Younger ; British Broadcasting Corporation ; Jacqueline Smith ; Arts and Entertainment Network | [S.l.] : A & E Television Networks | 2000

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The planets : giants and moon

Karen Stone ; James Younger ; British Broadcasting Corporation ; Jacqueline Smith ; Arts and Entertainment Network | [S.l.] : A & E Television Networks | 2000

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The planets : star and atmosphere

Karen Stone ; James Younger ; British Broadcasting Corporation ; Jacqueline Smith ; Arts and Entertainment Network | [S.l.] : A & E Television Networks | 2000

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The planets : life beyond the sun and destiny

Karen Stone ; James Younger ; British Broadcasting Corporation ; Jacqueline Smith ; Arts and Entertainment Network | [S.l.] : A & E Television Networks | 2000

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The planets

Karen Stone ; James Younger ; British Broadcasting Corporation ; Jacqueline Smith ; Arts and Entertainment Network | [S.l.] : A & E Television Networks | 2000

Reveals a story of personal achievement and technological triumph, seen through the eyes of dozens of leading authorities on the leading edge of planetary exploration and on both sides of the high-stakes Cold War race into space. From our first[...]

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Planetary astrobiology

Victoria S. Meadows, Editor ; Giada Nicole Arney, Editor ; Britney E. Schmidt, Editor ; David J. Marais, Editor | [S.l.] : University of Arizona Press | Space science series

Planetary Astrobiology brings together current knowledge across astronomy, biology, geology, physics, chemistry, and related fields, and considers the synergies between studies of solar systems and exoplanets to identify the path needed to advan[...]

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