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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[...]

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After LM : NASA lunar lander concepts beyond Apollo /

John F. Connolly, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2020

After LM – NASA Lunar Lander Concepts Beyond Apollo tells the story of physics, technology, and the desire to return humans to the lunar surface through technical descriptions, imagery and subsystem mass breakouts of more than 100 lunar lander c[...]

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Examining the conceptual design process for future hybrid-electric rotorcraft

Reed A. Danis, Author ; Michael W. Green, Author ; Jeffrey L. Freeman, Author ; David W. Hall, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 2018

As part of a NASA Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase II contract, Empirical Systems Aerospace (ESAero) investigated the implementation of several hybrid-electric propulsion architectures onto three rotorcraft configurations. Unique [...]

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Inventing a space mission : the story of the Herschel Space Observatory /

Vincent Minier, Author | New York, NY : Springer | ISSI scientific report series | 2017

This book describes prominent technological achievements within a very successful space science mission: the Herschel space observatory. Focusing on the various processes of innovation it offers an analysis and discussion of the social, technolo[...]

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NASA/ESA/ASI Cassini-Huygens 1997-2017 : (Cassini orbiter, Huygens probe and future exploration concepts)

Ralph Lorenz, Author | Sparkford (United Kingdom) : Haynes Publishing | 2017

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A design for a reusable water-based spacecraft known as the spacecoach

Brian McConnell, Author ; Alexander Tolley, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2016

Based on components already in existence, this manual details a reference design for an interplanetary spacecraft that is simple, durable, fully reusable and comprised mostly of water. Using such an accessible material leads to a spacecraft arch[...]

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Manned Spacecraft Design Principles

Pascale M. Sforza, Author | [S.l.] : Butterworth-Heinemann | Elsevier aerospace engineering series | 2016

This book presents readers with a brief, to-the-point primer that includes a detailed introduction to the information required at the preliminary design stage of a manned space transportation system. In the process of developing the preliminary [...]

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Spacex's dragon : America's next generation spacecraft

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

This book describes Dragon V2, a futuristic vehicle that not only provides a means for NASA to transport its astronauts to the orbiting outpost but also advances SpaceX's core objective of reusability. A direct descendant of Dragon, Dragon V2 c[...]

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Spacex's dragon : America's next generation spacecraft

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

This book describes Dragon V2, a futuristic vehicle that not only provides a means for NASA to transport its astronauts to the orbiting outpost but also advances SpaceX's core objective of reusability. A direct descendant of Dragon, Dragon V2 c[...]

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Star ark : a living, self-sustaining spaceship

Rachel Armstrong, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

As space ventures have become more numerous, leading scientists and theorists have offered ways of building a living habitat in a hostile environment, taking an 'ecosystems' view of space colonization. The contributors to this volume take a rad[...]

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Star ark : a living, self-sustaining spaceship

Rachel Armstrong, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

As space ventures have become more numerous, leading scientists and theorists have offered ways of building a living habitat in a hostile environment, taking an 'ecosystems' view of space colonization. The contributors to this volume take a rad[...]

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Integrated design for space transportation system

B.N. Suresh, Author ; K. Sivan, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2015

This text addresses the overall integrated design aspects of space transportation systems involving several disciplines, and discusses the system approach for design, trade off analysis, system life cycle considerations, important aspects in mis[...]

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Integrated design for space transportation system

B.N. Suresh, Author ; K. Sivan, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2015

This text addresses the overall integrated design aspects of space transportation systems involving several disciplines, and discusses the system approach for design, trade off analysis, system life cycle considerations, important aspects in mis[...]

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13th European conference on spacecraft structures, materials and mechanical testing : 1-4 April 2014, Braunschweig, Germany

L. Ouwehand, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 2014

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Ergonomic design of a spacecraft mockup

Baskaran Balachandar, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2014

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Magnetic architectures and active radiation shielding study

Dallas Kasaboski, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2014

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Introduction to space systems : design and synthesis

Miguel R. Aguirre, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2012

The book concentrates on understanding the interaction between all the forces, both technical and nontechnical, which influence the definition of a space system. This book refers to the entire system: space and ground segments, mission objective[...]

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Spacecraft thermal control

José Meseguer, Author ; Isabel Pérez-Grande, Author ; Angel Sanz-Andrés, Author | Cambridge : Woodhead Publishing | Woodhead Publishing in mechanical engineering | 2012

The authors, with their extensive experience in aerospace engineering, provide detailed chapters on how to design a Space Thermal Control System comprehensively. They begin with an overview of space missions and a description of the space envir[...]

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Architecture for astronauts : an activity based approach

Sandra Haeuplik-Meusburger, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2011

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Architecture for astronauts : an activity based approach

Sandra Haeuplik-Meusburger, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2011

Living and working in extra-terrestrial habitats means being potentially vulnerable to very harsh environmental, social, and psychological conditions. With the stringent technical specifications for launch vehicles and transport into space, a v[...]

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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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Lunar excursion module familiarization manual

Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation (United States), Issuing body | United States : Periscope Film LLC | 2011

originally created for NASA by Grumman in 1964, thie LEM Familiarization Manual provides an operational description of all subsystems and major components of the lunar lander. It includes sections about the LEM mission, spacecraft structure, ope[...]

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Space mission engineering

James R. Wertz, Editor ; David F. Everett, Editor ; Jeffery John Puschell, Editor | [S.l.] : Microcosm Press | Space technology library | 2011

This third edition of "Space Mission Analysis and Design", known as SMAD to its many friends, carries on the tradition of the first two editions of providing a practical handbook for space mission engineering -the process of defining mission pa[...]

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Spacecraft systems engineering

Peter W. Fortescue, Editor ; John Stark, Editor ; Graham Swinerd, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2011

This fourth edition of Spacecraft Systems Engineering provides the reader with comprehensive coverage of all the different areas of engineering required in the design and implementation of spacecraft and space missions. The authors describe the [...]

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Spacecraft systems engineering

Peter W. Fortescue, Editor ; John Stark, Editor ; Graham Swinerd, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2011

This fourth edition of Spacecraft Systems Engineering provides the reader with comprehensive coverage of all the different areas of engineering required in the design and implementation of spacecraft and space missions. The authors describe the [...]

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Mechanical vibrations in spacecraft design

Jaap J. Wijker, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2010

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Reference guide to the International Space Station

Assembly complete, Editor ; United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration., Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2010

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Deep space craft : an overview of interplanetary flight

Dave Doody | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronautical engineering | 2009

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Deep space craft : an overview of interplanetary flight

Dave Doody | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronautical engineering | 2009

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Reusable space transportation systems

Heribert Kuczera ; Peter W. Sacher, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2009

The book charts the development of the essential technologies needed for the design and construction of such transportation systems.

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Spacecraft structures

Jaap J. Wijker | New York, NY : Springer | 2008

Design, construction and analysis aspects of spacecraft (especially unmanned space flight, particularly on the construction of spacecraft rather than the construction of launch vehicles.

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Spacecraft structures

Jaap J. Wijker | New York, NY : Springer | 2008

Design, construction and analysis aspects of spacecraft (especially unmanned space flight, particularly on the construction of spacecraft rather than the construction of launch vehicles.

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Apollo advanced lunar exploration planning

Robert Godwin | Burlington, Ont. : Apogee books | Apogee Books space series | 2007

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Planetary landers and entry probes

Andrew J. Ball | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2007

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Apollo spacecraft news reference : (lunar module)

Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation. ; Public Affairs, Space. ; United States. ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ; Manned Spacecraft Center (U.S.) | Burlington, Ont. : Apogee books | 2006

DVD Grumman lunar module TM-1-1964 -- Grummann lunar simulator -- LM construction 1964 -- EVA suit test 1964 -- LM descent engine tests -- LM underwater ingress training -- LM assembly 1968 -- LM peel-away slide show.

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Reference guide to the International Space Station

Gary Kitmacher, Editor ; United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration., Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2006

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Spacecraft techniques and technology : space technology course

[S.l.] : Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales | 2005

Module 1 : spacecraft definition and characteristics Module 2 : spaceflight dynamics Module 3 : space environment and constraints Module 4 : product assurance and development

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Spacecraft techniques and technology : space technology course

[S.l.] : Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales | 2005

Module 5 : telecommunication missions and payloads Module 6 : missions and payloads for radio navigation and positioning Module 7 : observation and science missions and payloads Module 8 : radiofrequency techniques Module 9 : optical and optoel[...]

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Spacecraft techniques and technology : space technology course

[S.l.] : Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales | 2005

Module 10 : mechanical and thermal engineering Module 11 : propulsion Module 12 : attitude control and pointing Module 13 : electrical architecture Module 14 : onboard data handling - functions, architecture & software Module 15 : planetary exp[...]

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Black sky : the race for space

Gail Willumsen | [S.l.] : Discovery Channel | 2004

On June 21, 2004, Spaceship One developed by Burt Rutan and his company, Scaled Composites, became the world's first commercial manned space vehicle. This is the story of the development of Spaceship One.

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Mechanical vibrations in spacecraft design

Jaap J. Wijker | New York, NY : Springer | 2004

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Musings towards a new genre in [space] architecture

Barbara Imhof ; Susmita Mohanty ; Constance Adams | [S.l.] : Bundeskanzleramt | 2004

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Space vehicle design

Michael D. Griffin ; James R French | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | AIAA education series | 2004

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Spacecraft systems design and operations : essential subsystems for manned and unmanned spacecraft /

James F. Peters, Author | Dubuque, Iowa : Kendall/Hunt Pub. Co. | 2004

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Designing space missions and systems : an integrated, systems engineering approach

[S.l.] : Teaching Science and Technology | 2003

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The space environment : implications for spacecraft design

Alan C. Tribble | [S.l.] : Princeton University Press | 2003

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Spacecraft systems engineering

Peter W. Fortescue ; John P.W. Stark ; Graham Swinerd | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2003

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Elements of spacecraft design

Charles D. Brown | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | AIAA education series | 2002

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Elements of spacecraft design

Charles D. Brown | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | AIAA education series | 2002

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Image segmentation for planetary rovers : MSS02 Individual Project

J-M. Salotti 2002

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Spacecraft Structural and Thermal Engineering for Advanced Scientific Instrumentation : MSS02 Individual Project

A. Barton 2002

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Design methodologies for space transportation systems

Walter E. Hammond | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | AIAA education series | 2001

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European conference on spacecraft structures, materials and mechanical testing : proceedings, ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, 29 November-1 December 2000

Brigitte Schurmann, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 2001

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SWIFT's burst alert telescope : a mass audit approach : MSS01 Individual Project

L. Arana 2001

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Capability definition of a thin film Gossamer spacecraft : MSS00 Individual Project

W. Soh 2000

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Concurrent design facility : structures preliminary design sizing tool : MSS00 Individual Project

S. Kruijen 2000

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Human spaceflight mission analysis and design

Wiley J. Larson, Editor ; Linda K. Pranke, Editor | New-York (Etats-Unis) : McGraw-Hill | Space technology series | 2000

"Human spaceflight: mission analysis and design" is for you if you manage, design, or operate systems for human spaceflight! It provides end-to-end coverage of designing human space systems for Earth, Moon, and Mars. If you are like many others,[...]

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Modeling the I2C bus using statemate for the avionics system architecture tool : MSS00 Individual Project

C. Lo 2000

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Elements of space technology for aerospace engineers

Rudolf X. Meyer | [S.l.] : Academic Press | 1999

This book is written to give aerospace professionals and students a thorough understanding of the aerospace aspects of space programs. The book focuses on deriving results from the primary physics and engineering fundamentals necessary to unders[...]

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European conference on spacecraft structures, materials and mechanical testing : proceedings, Stadthalle, Braunschweig, Germany, 4-6 November 1998

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

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Preliminary sizing of a solar electric propulsion Earth-Mars crew transfer spacecraft

M. Rezazad 1999

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Space mission analysis and design

Wiley J. Larson, Editor ; James R. Wertz, Editor | [S.l.] : Microcosm Press | Space technology library | 1999

This third edition of "Space Mission Analysis and Design", known as SMAD to its many friends, carries on the tradition of the first two editions of providing a practical handbook for space mission engineering -the process of defining mission pa[...]

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System concepts, architectures and technologies for space exploration and utilisation (SE&U study) : final report, July 1999

W. Sebolt ; M. Reichert | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA CR | 1999

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La conception de systemes spatiaux

Serge Potteck 1999

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Preliminary design of an experimental world-circling spaceship

[S.l.] : RAND | 1998

This report presents an engineering analysis of the possibilities of designing a man-made satellite. The questions of power plants, structural weights, multiple stages, optimum design values, trajectories, stability, and landing are considered i[...]

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Space vehicle mechanisms : elements of successful design

Peter Conley, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1998

"Space vehicle mechanisms: elements of successful design" brings together accumulated industry experience in the design, analysis, and application of the mechanical systems used during space flight. More than thirty experts from a variety of rel[...]

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Spacecraft structures, materials and mechanical testing (1996 : Noordwijk, the Netherlands) : proceedings of an international conference, held at the Grand Hotel ter Duin, Noordwijk aan Zee, the Netherlands on 27-29 March 1966

W.A. Burke, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 1996

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Spacecraft structures, materials and mechanical testing (1996 : Noordwijk, the Netherlands) : proceedings of an international conference, held at the Grand Hotel ter Duin, Noordwijk aan Zee, the Netherlands on 27-29 March 1966

W.A. Burke, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 1996

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Spacecraft structures, materials and mechanical testing (1996 : Noordwijk, the Netherlands) : proceedings of an international conference, held at the Grand Hotel ter Duin, Noordwijk aan Zee, the Netherlands on 27-29 March 1966

W.A. Burke, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 1996

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Horizontal takeoff and landing two-stage-to-orbit launch vehicle : conceptual design and sizing tool development : MSS96 Individual Project

L. Lokman 1996

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Spacecraft-environment interactions

Daniel Hastings ; Henry Garrett | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge atmospheric and space science series | 1996

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The space environment : implications for spacecraft design

Alan C. Tribble | [S.l.] : Princeton University Press | 1995

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Spacecraft structures and mechanisms : from concept to launch

Thomas P. Sarafin ; Wiley J. Larson | [S.l.] : Kluwer | Space technologies series | 1995

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Spacecraft systems engineering

John P.W. Stark, Editor ; Peter W. Fortescue, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1995

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Space mission analysis and design workbook

James R. Wertz, Editor ; Wiley J. Larson, Editor | [S.l.] : Microcosm Press | Space technology library | 1993

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Spacecraft mission design

Charles D. Brown | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | AIAA education series | 1992

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Space vehicle design

Michael D. Griffin ; James R French | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | AIAA education series | 1991

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Spacecraft systems engineering

John P.W. Stark, Editor ; Peter W. Fortescue, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1990

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Aerospace mechanisms symposium (21st : 1987 : Houston, Texas) : 21st Aerospace mechanisms symposium

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 1987

During the symposium technical topics addressed included deployable structures, electromagnetic devices, tribology, actuators, latching devices, positioning mechanisms, robotic manipulators, and automated mechanisms synthesis. A summary of the 2[...]

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Pioneer Venus : case study in spacecraft design

Hughes Aircraft Company ; Space and communications group ; Hughes Aircraft Company. ; Space and Communications Group. | [S.l.] : Hughes Aircraft Company | AIAA Professional series | 1979

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Interstellar science, technology, and mission roadmap

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Advanced Concepts Office, Jet Propulsion Laboratory | [S.l.] : NASA

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