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Active debris removal — An essential mechanism for ensuring the safety and sustainability of outer space : A report of the international interdisciplinary congress on space debris remediation and On-Orbit Satellite Servicing

Ram S. Jakhu, Editor | [S.l.] : McGill University | 2012

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Active debris removal in LEO

Zhao Yi, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2015

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Active Debris Removal And Mitigation (ADAM)

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2018

"In recent years, the number of satellites which have been launched into orbit is constantly growing. In the event that new concepts, such as mega-constellations in Low Earth Orbit, are commercially successful, the number of annually launched sa[...]

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AMOOS : Autonomous Mission for On-Orbit Servicing

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2014

Orbital debris is a growing problem threatening Low Earth Orbit (LEO) assets that provide foundational services and data critical in modern society. The debris population is especially concentrated in popular orbits such as Sun Synchronous Orbit[...]

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Assessment of options for extending the life of the Hubble Space Telescope: final report

Washington : The National Academies Press | 2005

The loss of the space shuttle Columbia resulted in a decision by NASA not to pursue the SM-4 mission leading to an end of Hubble's life in 2007-2008. The Congress directed NASA to request a study of the robotic and shuttle servicing options for [...]

Automated rendezvous and docking of spacecraft

Wigbert Fehse | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge aerospace series | 2003

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[...]

Commercial uses of space and space tourism : legal and policy aspects /

Jan Wouters, Editor ; Philip De Man, Editor ; Rik Hansen, Editor | Cheltenham, UK ; Northampton, MA : Edward Elgar Publishing | 2017

Commercial Uses of Space and Space Tourism combines the perspectives of academics, policy makers and major industry players around three central themes connected to commercial spacefaring: the international legal challenges posed by the dramatic[...]

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Confronting space debris : strategies and warnings from comparable examples including deepwater horizon

Dave Baiocchi, Author ; William Welser, Author | Santa Monica, CA : The RAND Corporation | RAND Corporation monograph series | 2010

"This monograph presents a new way of thinking about the orbital debris problem. It should be of interest to space-faring nation-states and commercial firms, the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. government, the United Nations Commi[...]

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Cost-effective space mission operations

Wiley J. Larson, Editor ; Daryl G. Boden, Editor | New York : McGraw-Hill | Space technology series | 1996

"Cost-effective space mission operations" describes the relationship between mission operations and the other elements of the space mission and discusses operations tasks. This book defines a process that helps the mission operations manager tra[...]

Crowded orbits : conflict and cooperation in space /

James Clay Moltz, Author | [S.l.] : Columbia University Press | 2014

Crowded orbits : conflict and cooperation in space /

James Clay Moltz, Author | [S.l.] : Columbia University Press | 2014

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Deep space warfare : military strategy beyond orbit

John C. Wright, Author | Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers | 2020

"Since the Cold War, outer space has become of strategic importance for nations looking to seize the ultimate high ground. World powers establishing a presence there must consider, among other things, how they will conduct warfare in orbit. Lead[...]

Dilution of disposal orbit collision risk for the medium earth orbit constellations

A.B. Jenkin, Author ; R.A. Gick, Author ; Aerospace Corp. (El Segundo, CA, United States), Issuing body | [S.l.] : Ft. Belvoir : Defense Technical Information Center | 2005

Previous studies have shown that disposal orbits for the medium Earth orbit constellations can be unstable and undergo significant long-term eccentricity growth. This can lead to repenetration of the constellations by disposed vehicles, thereby [...]

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Dynamics and control of autonomous space vehicles and robotics

Ranjan Vepa, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2019

Presents the established principles underpinning space robotics with a thorough and modern approach. This text is perfect for professionals in the field looking to gain an understanding of real-life applications of manipulators on satellites, an[...]

Economic development of low Earth orbit

Patrick Besha, Editor ; Alexander MacDonald, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA History Program Office | 2016

This collection of papers identifies a number of important policy questions that will be of rising importance as NASA transitions human spaceflight in LEO to the private sector, as well as a number of economic analysis methods for addressing tho[...]

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Economic principles applied to space industry decisions

Joel S. Greenberg | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Progress in astronautics and aeronautics | 2003

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Emerging space markets

Stella Tkatchova, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2018

This book analyzes the commercial space activities and commercialization processes of the last fifteen years and maps the future challenges that NewSpace companies will face developing commercial space markets. In addition the reader will find [...]

Emerging space markets

Stella Tkatchova, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2018

This book analyzes the commercial space activities and commercialization processes of the last fifteen years and maps the future challenges that NewSpace companies will face developing commercial space markets. In addition the reader will find [...]

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Engineering, construction, and operations in challenging environments : Earth & space 2004 : proceedings of the ninth bennal ASCE Aerospace Division international conference on engeneering, construction, and operations in challenging environments, March 7-10, 2004, League City, Houston, Texas

Ramesh B. Malla, Editor ; Arup Maji, Editor ; American Society of Civil Engineers, Editor ; Aerospace Division, Editor ; Space (Conference) (1996 : Albuquerque, N.M.), Editor | [S.l.] : ASCE | 2004

From engineering science to big science : the NACA and NASA Collier Trophy Research Project Winners

Pamela E. Mack, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA History Program Office | NASA History Series | 1997

Within a short time of the first flight of the Wright brothers in 1903, the United States government recognized the importance of fostering development in the new and critical field of aeronautics. NASA's predecessor, the National Advisory Commi[...]

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Europe, space and defense : from "space for defense" to "defense of space"

Vienna (Austria) : European Space Policy Institute | ESPI report, ISSN 2218-0931 | 2020

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Fundamentals of astrodynamics and applications

David A. Vallado | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2007

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

Future of On Orbit Servicing

Antonio Caiazzo, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2018

The business regarding any space related activities is limited by on-orbit failures, launch failures and the amount of supplies that can be carried as part of a space mission. In the common spacecraft, it is possible to identify “expendable’ sou[...]

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The geostationary ring : practice and law

Martha Mejía-Kaiser, Author | Leiden, Boston : Brill Nijhoff | Studies in space law | 2020

"The Geostationary Ring: Practice and Law addresses numerous physical aspects of this highly sought-after orbit which serves as the backbone for international satellite communications and analyses the evolution of its use, coordination and relat[...]

The geostationary ring : practice and law

Martha Mejía-Kaiser, Author | Leiden, Boston : Brill Nijhoff | Studies in space law | 2020

"The Geostationary Ring: Practice and Law addresses numerous physical aspects of this highly sought-after orbit which serves as the backbone for international satellite communications and analyses the evolution of its use, coordination and relat[...]

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Hubble's legacy : reflections by those who dreamed it, built it, and observed the universe with it /

Roger D. Launius, Editor ; David H. DeVorkin, Editor | [S.l.] : Smithsonian Institution Press | A Smithsonian contribution to knowledge | 2014

The development and operation of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) have resulted in many rich legacies, most particularly in science and technology - but in culture as well. This book, which includes contributions from historians of science, key[...]

An international study on global space governance

Ram S. Jakhu, Editor ; Joseph N. Pelton, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2017

This book is based on the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the Global Space Governance study commissioned by the 2014 Montreal Declaration that called upon civil society, academics, governments, the private sector, and other stakehol[...]