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Space radiation and astronaut safety

Erik Seedhouse, Author ; International Space University, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2018

This brief explores the biological effects of long-term radiation on astronauts in deep space. The text concisely addresses the full spectrum of biomedical consequences from exposure to space radiation and goes on to present possible ways to mit[...]

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Space radiation and astronaut safety

Erik Seedhouse, Author ; International Space University, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2018

This brief explores the biological effects of long-term radiation on astronauts in deep space. The text concisely addresses the full spectrum of biomedical consequences from exposure to space radiation and goes on to present possible ways to mit[...]

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The Apollo lunar samples : collection analysis and results /

Anthony Young, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2017

This book documents for the first time the planning for lunar sample collection on the Apollo missions, the equipment used including the Modular Experiment Transporter and various sampling tools and bags and the Lunar Receiving Lab, which analyz[...]

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Spaceports around the world, a global growth industry

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2017

This brief presents a concise description of the existing spaceport market, the technologies being tested and developed at them, and the private companies that are making them possible.

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Spaceports around the world, a global growth industry

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2017

This brief presents a concise description of the existing spaceport market, the technologies being tested and developed at them, and the private companies that are making them possible.

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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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Defining the limits of outer space for regulatory purposes

Olavo de Oliveira Bittencourt Neto, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

The author argues for setting the delimitation of the frontier between air space and outer space at 100 km above mean sea level through an international treaty. This would also regulate passage rights for space objects during launchings and reen[...]

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Defining the limits of outer space for regulatory purposes

Olavo de Oliveira Bittencourt Neto, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

The author argues for setting the delimitation of the frontier between air space and outer space at 100 km above mean sea level through an international treaty. This would also regulate passage rights for space objects during launchings and reen[...]

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Global navigation satellite systems and their applications

Scott Madry, Author ; Joseph N. Pelton, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

This book concisely addresses the latest technology, the applications, the regulatory issues, and the strategic implications of satellite navigation systems. This assesses the strengths and weaknesses of satellite navigation networks and review [...]

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Global navigation satellite systems and their applications

Scott Madry, Author ; Joseph N. Pelton, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

This book concisely addresses the latest technology, the applications, the regulatory issues, and the strategic implications of satellite navigation systems. This assesses the strengths and weaknesses of satellite navigation networks and review [...]

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Microgravity and vision impairments in astronauts

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

Recent missions on board the International Space Station have revealed previously unreported physiological consequences of long duration space flight, particularly in eyesight, and in this Brief Dr. Seedhouse reviews the existing theories on wha[...]

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New solutions for the space debris problem

Joseph N. Pelton, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

Addressing a pressing issue in space policy, Pelton explores the new forms of technology that are being developed to actively remove the defunct space objects from orbit and analyzes their implications in the existing regime of international spa[...]

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New solutions for the space debris problem

Joseph N. Pelton, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

Addressing a pressing issue in space policy, Pelton explores the new forms of technology that are being developed to actively remove the defunct space objects from orbit and analyzes their implications in the existing regime of international spa[...]

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Space systems for disaster warning, response, and recovery

Scott Madry, Author ; International Space University | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

This SpringerBrief provides a general overview of the role of satellite applications for disaster mitigation, warning, planning, recovery and response. It covers both the overall role and perspective of the emergency management community as we[...]

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Space systems for disaster warning, response, and recovery

Scott Madry, Author ; International Space University | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

This SpringerBrief provides a general overview of the role of satellite applications for disaster mitigation, warning, planning, recovery and response. It covers both the overall role and perspective of the emergency management community as well[...]

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The twenty-first century commercial space imperative

Anthony Young, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

Young addresses the impressive expansion across existing and developing commercial space business markets, with multiple private companies competing in the payload launch services sector. The author pinpoints the new markets, technologies, an[...]

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The twenty-first century commercial space imperative

Anthony Young, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

Young addresses the impressive expansion across existing and developing commercial space business markets, with multiple private companies competing in the payload launch services sector. The author pinpoints the new markets, technologies, an[...]

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The ITU and managing satellite orbital and spectrum resources in the 21st century

Audrey L. Allison, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2014

Access to satellite orbits and spectrum is managed by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a United Nations body that strives to extend the benefits of new technologies to the world, while ensuring equitable access to these resources[...]

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Meteorological satellite systems

Su-Yin Tan, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2014

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Meteorological satellite systems

Su-Yin Tan, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2014

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Small satellites and their regulation

Ram S. Jakhu, Author ; Joseph N. Pelton, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2014

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Small satellites and their regulation

Ram S. Jakhu, Author ; Joseph N. Pelton, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2014

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China's strategy in space

Stacey Solomone, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2013

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Fundamentals of space business and economics

O. Gurtuna, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2013

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Fundamentals of space business and economics

O. Gurtuna, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2013

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Fundamentals of space law and policy

Fabio Tronchetti, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2013

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Fundamentals of space law and policy

Fabio Tronchetti, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2013

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A scenario for interstellar travel and its financing

Giovanni F. Bignami, Author ; Andrea Sommariva, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2013

This book develops a credible scenario for interstellar exploration and colonization. In so doing, it examines: the present situation and prospects for interstellar exploration technologies; where to go: the search for habitable planets; the mot[...]

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A scenario for interstellar travel and its financing

Giovanni F. Bignami, Author ; Andrea Sommariva, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2013

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Space debris and other threats from outer space

Joseph N. Pelton, Author ; William H. Ailor, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2013

The mounting problem of space debris in low earth orbit and its threat to the operation of application satellites has been increasingly recognized as space activities increase. The efforts of the Inter Agency Space Debris Coordinating Committee [...]

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