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100 stories about docking and other adventures in space and on Earth : twenty years back Volume 1

Vladimir S. Syromiatnikov | [S.l.] : Moscow Universitetskaya kniga | 2005

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Advanced control of aircraft, spacecraft, and rockets

Ashish Tewari, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Aerospace series | 2011

"Advanced Control of Aircraft, Missiles and Spacecraft introduces the reader to the concepts of modern control theory applied to the design and analysis of general flight control systems in a concise and mathematically rigorous style. It present[...]

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Advanced mathematical methods for engineering and science students

G. Stephenson ; P.M. Radmore | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 1990

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Adventures in celestial mechanics

Victor G Szebehely ; Hans Mark | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1998

"Adventures in celestial mechanics" offers students an enjoyable way to become acquainted with the basic principles involved in the motions of natural and human-made bodies in space. Packed with examples in which these principles are applied to [...]

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Analytical mechanics of space systems

Hanspeter Schaub ; John L. Junkins | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | AIAA education series | 2003

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Analytical mechanics of space systems

Hanspeter Schaub, Author ; John L. Junkins, Author | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | AIAA education series | 2014

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Analytical techniques of celestial mechanics

Victor A. Brumberg | New York, NY : Springer | 1995

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The Apollo guidance computer : architecture and operation

Frank O'Brien | New York ; London ; Chichester : Springer-Praxis | 2010

The book describes the Apollo guidance computer's architecture, executive software, and the programs used by the astronauts.

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Applied nonsingular astrodynamics

Jean Albert Kechichian, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge aerospace series | 2018

This essential book describes the mathematical formulations and subsequent computer simulations required to accurately project the trajectory of spacecraft and rockets in space, using the formalism of optimal control for minimum-time transfer in[...]

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Applied orbit perturbation and maintenance

Chia-Chun Chao | [S.l.] : The Aerospace Press | 2005

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Applied orbit perturbation and maintenance

Chia-Chun Chao ; Felix R. Hoots, Author | [S.l.] : The Aerospace Press | 2018

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Astrodynamics, space missions, and chaos

Edward Belbruno, Editor ; David Folta, Editor ; Pini Gurfil, Editor | [S.l.] : The new York Academy of sciences | Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences | 2004

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Astrophysics processes : the physics of astronomical phenomena

Hale Bradt | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2008

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Atmospheric re-entry vehicle mechanics

Patrick Gallais | New York, NY : Springer | 2007

1. Classical mechanics 2. Topography and gravitation 3. Models of atmosphere 4. Aerodynamics 5. Inertial models 6. Changing of reference frame 7. Exoatmospheric phase 8. Six degree-of-freedom re-entry 9. Zero angle of attack reentry 10. Decay o[...]

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Atmospheric and space flight dynamics : modeling and simulation with MATLAB and Simulink /

Ashish Tewari, Author | [S.l.] : Birkhauser | Modeling and simulation in science, engineering | 2007

"Modern aerospace vehicles, such as the space shuttle, other launch vehicles, and long-range ballistic missiles, do not discriminate between atmospheric and space flight. Most texts on flight dynamics, however, make this artificial distincti[...]

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Automated rendezvous and docking of spacecraft

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

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Capture dynamics and chaotic motions in celestial mechanics : with applications to the construction of low energy transfers

Edward Belbruno | [S.l.] : Princeton University Press | 2004

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The celestial mechanics : study of Stability : ... good Idea for space colonization!

Kushvah, Badam S, ; B. Ishwar | [S.l.] : VDM Verlag Dr. Müller | 2009

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Celestial mechanics : the waltz of the planets

A. Celletti, Author ; Ettore Perozzi, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2007

The aim of this book is to demonstrate to a wider audience, as well as to a more skilled audience, the many fascinating aspects of modern celestial mechanics. It sets out to do this without the use of mathematics. After giving the reader the tec[...]

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Chaos in attitude dynamics of spacecraft

Yanzhu Liu, Author ; Liqun Chen, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2013

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Clock synchronization and navigation in the vicinity of the Earth

Thomas B. Bahder | [S.l.] : Nova Science Publisher | 2009

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Computers take flight : a history of NASA's pioneering digital fly-by-wire project

J. E. Tomayko, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2000

The story of digital fly-by-wire is a story of people, of successes, and of overcoming enormous obstacles and problems. The fundamental concept is relatively simple, but the realization of the concept in hardware and software safe enough for hum[...]

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Dynamics of tethered space systems

A. P. Alpatov ; et al. | [S.l.] : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis | Advances in engineering | 2010

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Dynamics of tethered space systems

A. P. Alpatov ; et al. | [S.l.] : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis | Advances in engineering | 2010

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Essential spaceflight dynamics and magnetospherics

Boris V. Rauschenbach ; Michael Yu. Ovchinnikov ; Susan McKenna-Lawlor | [S.l.] : Kluwer | Space technology library | 2003

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Fly me to the Moon : an insider's guide to the new science of space travel

Edward Belbruno | [S.l.] : Printeton University Press | 2007

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Fly me to the Moon : an insider's guide to the new science of space travel

Edward Belbruno | [S.l.] : Printeton University Press | 2007

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Fundamentals of aerospace navigation and guidance

Pierre T. Kabamba, Author ; Anouck Girard, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge aerospace series | 2014

"This text covers fundamentals used in the navigation and guidance of modern aerospace vehicles, in both atmospheric and space flight. It can be used as a textbook supporting a graduate level course on aerospace navigation and guidance, a guide [...]

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Fundamentals of astrodynamics and applications

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

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General relativity without calculus : a concise introduction to the geometry of relativity

José Natario, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Undergraduate lecture notes in physics | 2011

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The geostationary applications satellite

Peter Berlin | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge aerospace series | 2004

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Geostationary and polar-orbiting weather satellites : background and assessments

Judd Kamisch, Editor ; Simon F. Jenkins, Editor | [S.l.] : Nova Science Publisher | Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology | 2013

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Gravity : Newtonian, post-Newtonian, relativistic /

Eric Poisson, Author ; Clifford M. Will, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2014

"This textbook explores approximate solutions to general relativity and their consequences. It offers a unique presentation of Einstein's theory by developing powerful methods that can be applied to astrophysical systems. Beginning with a unique[...]

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Handbook of space technology

Wilfried Ley ; Klaus Wittmann ; Willi Hallmann | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Aerospace series | 2009

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Handbook of space technology

Wilfried Ley, Author ; Klaus Wittmann ; Willi Hallmann | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Aerospace series | 2009

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Interplanetary mission analysis and design

Stephen Kemble | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronautical engineering | 2006

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An introduction to mission design for geostationary satellites

J. J. Pocha | [S.l.] : D. Reidel Publishing Company | 1987

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It's only rocket science : an introduction in plain English

Lucy Rogers, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Astronomers' universe | 2008

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It's only rocket science : an introduction in plain English

Lucy Rogers, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Astronomers' universe | 2008

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Low-energy lunar trajectory design

Jeffrey S. Parker, Author ; Rodney L. Anderson, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Deep-space communications and navigation series | 2014

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Lunar and Interplanetary Trajectories

Robin Biesbroek, Author | New York ; London ; Chichester : Springer-Praxis | 2016

This book provides readers with a clear description of the types of lunar and interplanetary trajectories, and how they influence satellite-system design. The description follows an engineering rather than a mathematical approach and includes m[...]

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Lunar and interplanetary trajectories

Robin Biesbroek, Author | New York ; London ; Chichester : Springer-Praxis | 2016

This book provides readers with a clear description of the types of lunar and interplanetary trajectories, and how they influence satellite-system design. The description follows an engineering rather than a mathematical approach and includes ma[...]

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Mission geometry : orbit and constellation : design and management

James R. Wertz | [S.l.] : Microcosm Press | Space technology library | 2001

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Modern astrodynamics

Pini Gurfil, Editor | [S.l.] : Academic Press | Elsevier astrodynamics series | 2006

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Navigation and guidance of orbital transfer vehicle

Xuefeng Li, Author ; Chaobing Li, Author | Singapore : Springer | Navigation: Science and Technology | 2018

This book uses the entire flying process, starting from ground launching of the orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) to injecting payload into earth synchronous orbit, as an example for real-world engineering practices. It discusses in detail the ana[...]

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Navigation in Space by X-ray Pulsars

Amir Abbas Emadzadeh, Author ; Jason Lee Speyer, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2011

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Orbital mechanics

Vladimir A. Chobotov, Editor | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | AIAA education series | 2002

Annotation Designed to be used as a graduate student textbook and a ready reference for the busy professional, this third edition of "Orbital Mechanics is structured so that you can easily look up the things you need to know. This edition includ[...]

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Orbital mechanics and astrodynamics : techniques and tools for space missions /

Gerald R. Hintz, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2015

This textbook covers fundamental and advanced topics in orbital mechanics and astrodynamics to expose the student to the basic dynamics of space flight. The engineers and graduate students who read this class-tested text will be able to apply t[...]

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Orbital mechanics for engineering students

Howard D. Curtis, Author | [S.l.] : Butterworth-Heinemann | Elsevier aerospace engineering series | 2014

Written by Howard Curtis, Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle University, this is a crucial text for students of aerospace engineering. Now in its 3rd edition, the book has been brought up-to-date with new topics, key terms, homew[...]

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Orbital mechanics for engineering students

Howard D. Curtis, Author | [S.l.] : Butterworth-Heinemann | Elsevier aerospace engineering series | 2014

Written by Howard Curtis, Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle University, this is a crucial text for students of aerospace engineering. Now in its 3rd edition, the book has been brought up-to-date with new topics, key terms, homew[...]

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