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Perseverance and the Mars 2020 mission : follow the science to Jezero Crater

Manfred "Dutch" von Ehrenfried, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2022

This is the comprehensive story of NASA's pioneering Mars 2020 mission, which at this moment continues to break ground on the surface of the Red Planet. The book takes readers through every stage of the Mars mission, describing its major goals a[...]

Solar surveyors : observing the Sun from space

Peter Bond, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2022

his is the story of humankind's quest over centuries to learn the true nature of the most dominant object in our Solar System: the Sun. Award-winning science writer Peter Bond describes in detail how our ideas about the Sun have changed over the[...]

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Spacelab payloads : prepping experiments and hardware for flight

Michael E. Haddad, Author ; David J. Shayler, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2022

Spacelab was a reusable laboratory facility that was flown on the Space Shuttle from 1983 to 1998. Completing 22 major missions and contributing to many other NASA goals, Spacelab stands as one of the Shuttle program's most resounding successes.[...]

The geopolitics of space exploration

Marcello Spagnulo, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2021

This is the tale of the modern Space Age, detailing all the risks, rewards and rivalries that have fueled space exploration over the decades. Jump into a world of ambitious entrepreneurs and determined spacefaring nations, of secret spy satellit[...]

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Rosetta : the remarkable story of Europe's comet explorer

Peter Bond, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2020

In 2014, Rosetta became the first mission to orbit a comet and to deploy a lander onto its surface. This is the story of ESA's pioneering comet explorer, following the mission from its initial inception to its historic touchdown. Read along a[...]

From cave man to cave Martian : living in caves on the earth, moon and mars

Manfred "Dutch" von Ehrenfried, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2019

This book explores the practicality of using the existing subsurface geology on the Moon and Mars for protection against radiation, thermal extremes, micrometeorites and dust storms rather than building surface habitats at great expense at least[...]

Japanese missions to the International Space Station : hope from the East

John O'Sullivan, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2019

Japan has a rich history of human spaceflight, flying in space with both NASA and the Soviet/Russian space agencies over the years. This book tells the story of the JAXA astronauts who have visited the International Space Station and how they ha[...]

Japanese missions to the international space station : hope from the East /

John O'Sullivan, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2019

Japan has a rich history of human spaceflight, flying in space with both NASA and the Soviet/Russian space agencies over the years. This book tells the story of the JAXA astronauts who have visited the International Space Station and how they ha[...]

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Space mining and manufacturing

Davide Sivolella, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2019

This book produces convincing evidence that exploiting the potential of space could help solve many environmental and social issues affecting our planet, such as pollution, overcrowding, resource depletion and conflicts, economic inequality, [...]

Building habitats on the moon : engineering approaches to lunar settlements

Haym Benaroya, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2018

Designing a habitat for the lunar surface? You will need to know more than structural engineering. There are the effects of meteoroids, radiation, and low gravity. Then there are the psychological and psychosocial aspects of living in close qua[...]

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Building habitats on the moon : engineering approaches to lunar settlements

Haym Benaroya, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2018

Designing a habitat for the lunar surface? You will need to know more than structural engineering. There are the effects of meteoroids, radiation, and low gravity. Then there are the psychological and psychosocial aspects of living in close qua[...]

Discovering the cosmos with small spacecraft : the American explorer program /

Brian Harvey, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2018

Explorer was the original American space program and Explorer 1 its first satellite, launched in 1958. It introduces the launchers (Juno, Thor, etc.), the launch centers, the ground centers and key personalities like James Van Allen who helped d[...]

The Canadian space program : from Black Brant to the International Space Station /

Andrew Godefroy, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2017

Canada's space efforts from its origins towards the end of the Second World War through to its participation in the ISS today are revealed in full in this complete and carefully researched history. Employing recently declassified archives and m[...]

To mars and beyond, fast! : how plasma propulsion will revolutionize space exploration /

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2017

As advanced in-space propulsion moves from science fiction to reality, the Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket, or VASIMRr engine, is a leading contender for making 'Mars in a month' a possibility. A paradigm shift in space transporta[...]

Women spacefarers : sixty different paths to orbit /

Umberto Cavallaro, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2017

Telling the stories of the women who broke down barriers to join the space program, this book starts with the orbital flight of USSR cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova in 1963, and includes the biographies of, and some interviews with, the 60 women [...]

The birth of NASA : the work of the space task group, america's first true space pioneers

Manfred "Dutch" von Ehrenfried, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

This title shows the work of the original NASA space pioneers - men and women who were suddenly organised in 1958 from the then National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics (NACA) into the Space Task Group. A relatively small group, they developed[...]

In the footsteps of Columbus : European missions to the International Space Station /

John O'Sullivan, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

The European Space Agency has a long history of cooperating with NASA in human spaceflight, having developed the Spacelab module for carrying in the payload bay of the Space Shuttle. This book tells of the development of ESA's Columbus micrograv[...]

In the footsteps of Columbus : European missions to the International Space Station /

John O'Sullivan, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

The European Space Agency has a long history of cooperating with NASA in human spaceflight, having developed the Spacelab module for carrying in the payload bay of the Space Shuttle. This book tells of the development of ESA's Columbus micrograv[...]

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Interkosmos

Colin Burgess, Author ; Bert Vis, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

This title focuses on the Interkosmos programme, which was formed in 1967, marking a fundamentally new era of cooperation by socialist countries, led by the Soviet Union, in the study and exploration of space. The chapters shed light on the spac[...]

Mars via the Moon : the next giant leap

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

Momentum is building for a return to the Moon. NASA's international partners on the International Space Station are in favour of returning to the lunar surface, as are India and China. The horizon goal may be Mars, but the political, funding and[...]

Sigma 7 : the six mercury orbits of Walter M. Schirra, Jr.

Colin Burgess, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

Colin Burgess offers a comprehensive yet personal look at the 1962 orbital mission of Wally Schirra aboard the spacecraft Sigma 7, the first book about this popular pioneering astronaut which explores his entire life and accomplishments. This co[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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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XCOR, developing the next generation spaceplane

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

Over the last 15 years, XCOR has developed and built 13 different rocket engines, built and flown two manned rocket-powered aircraft and has accumulated over 4000 engine firings and nearly 500 minutes of run time on their engines. This book serv[...]

Bigelow aerospace : colonizing space one module at a time

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2015

"Here for the first time you can read: how a space technology start-up is pioneering work on expandable space station modules, how Robert Bigelow licensed the TransHab idea from NASA, and how his company developed the technology for more than a[...]

Bigelow aerospace : colonizing space one module at a time

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2015

"Here for the first time you can read: how a space technology start-up is pioneering work on expandable space station modules, how Robert Bigelow licensed the TransHab idea from NASA, and how his company developed the technology for more than a[...]

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Humans in space : the psychological hurdles

Nick Kanas, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2015

Using anecdotal reports from astronauts and cosmonauts, and the results from studies conducted in space analog environments on Earth and in the actual space environment, this book broadly reviews the various psychosocial issues that affect sp[...]

Humans in space : the psychological hurdles

Nick Kanas, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2015

Using anecdotal reports from astronauts and cosmonauts, and the results from studies conducted in space analog environments on Earth and in the actual space environment, this book broadly reviews the various psychosocial issues that affect space[...]

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Robotic exploration of the solar system : part 4: The modern era 2004-2013

Paolo Ulivi, Author ; David M. Harland, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2015

Rocket ranch : the nuts and bolts of the Apollo Moon Program at Kennedy Space Center

Jonathan H. Ward, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2015

Descriptions of early operations include a harrowing account of the heroic efforts of pad workers during the Apollo 1 fire. A companion to the author's book Countdown to a Moon Launch: Preparing Apollo for Its Historic Journey, this explores eve[...]

Virgin galactic : the first ten years

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2015

Thirty years ago when Sir Richard Branson called up Boeing and asked if they had a spare 747, few would have predicted the brash entrepreneur would so radically transform the placid business of air travel. But today, Branson flies airlines o[...]

Virgin galactic : the first ten years

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2015

Thirty years ago when Sir Richard Branson called up Boeing and asked if they had a spare 747, few would have predicted the brash entrepreneur would so radically transform the placid business of air travel. But today, Branson flies airlines on si[...]

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Freedom 7 : the historic flight of Alan B. Shepard, Jr. /

Colin Burgess, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2014

Inevitably, there are times in a nation's history when its hopes, fears and confidence in its own destiny appear to hinge on the fate of a single person. One of these pivotal moments occurred on the early morning of May 5, 1961, when a 37-year-[...]

The Iranian space endeavor : ambitions and reality /

Parviz Tarikhi, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2014

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[...]

Partnership in space : the mid to late nineties /

Ben Evans, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2014

This latest entry in the History of Human Space Exploration miniseries by Ben Evans continues with an in-depth look at the mid to late Nineties. Picking up where Tragedy and Triumph in Orbit: The Eighties and Early Nineties left off, the story [...]

Stratonauts : pioneers venturing into the stratosphere /

Manfred "Dutch" von Ehrenfried, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2014

"This book defines the altitudes related to the stratosphere, how it changes with latitude and the effects on ascending aviators. Also described is how over time technology enabled aircraft and balloons to achieve higher altitudes. The book sho[...]

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[...]

Manned spaceflight log II : 2006-2012

David Shayler, Author ; Michael D. Shayler, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2013

"This book, therefore, focuses upon the latest developments covering September 2006 through December 2012, a period of six years in which the main space station assembly was completed, yet another lease of life was given to Soyuz after over 40 y[...]

Moon bound : choosing and preparing NASA's lunar Astronauts /

Colin Burgess, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2013

The Soyuz launch vehicle : the two lives of an engineering triumph

Christian Lardier, Author ; Stefan Barensky, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2013

This remarkable book gives a complete and accurate description of the two lives of Soyuz, chronicling the cooperative space endeavor of Europe and Russia. First, it takes us back to the early days of astronautics, when technology served politics[...]

The Soyuz launch vehicle : the two lives of an engineering triumph

Christian Lardier, Author ; Stefan Barensky, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2013

This remarkable book gives a complete and accurate description of the two lives of Soyuz, chronicling the cooperative space endeavor of Europe and Russia. First, it takes us back to the early days of astronautics, when technology served politics[...]

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Robotic exploration of the solar system : part 3: wows and woes, 1997-2003

Paolo Ulivi ; David M. Harland | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2012

Rocketing into the future : the history and technology of rocket planes /

Michel Van Pelt, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2012

This book analyses the world of rocket planes, examining the exotic concepts and actual flying vehicles that have been devised over the last one hundred years.

SpaceX : making commercial spaceflight a reality /

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2012

2012 - the year when the first ever privately-developed spacecraft visited the International Space Station. This is the story of how one company is transforming commercial space flight. It describes the extraordinary feats of engineering and hum[...]

SpaceX : making commercial spaceflight a reality /

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2012

2012 - the year when the first ever privately-developed spacecraft visited the International Space Station. This is the story of how one company is transforming commercial space flight. It describes the extraordinary feats of engineering and hum[...]

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