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2022 space safety compedium : guiding the future of spaceflight

Samira Patel, Editor ; Josef S. Koller, Editor | United States : The Aerospace Corporation | 2022

Each chapter of this compendium describes key high priority areas that should be addressed over the next few years. Each subsection covers an issue topic that the Space Safety Institute has examined extensively and concludes with specific recomm[...]

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50 years of solar system exploration : historical perspectives

Linda Billings, Editor ; Solar System Exploration @ 50, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2021

"To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first successful planetary mission, Mariner 2 sent to Venus in 1962, the NASA History Program Office, the Division of Space History at the National Air and Space Museum, NASA's Science Mission Director[...]

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BIXIA: international cooperation on the use of the Chinese space station

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2022

This mission aims to develop new technologies and methods which will support humanity in our common journey to the stars. The mission proposes to be the result of international cooperation, with the physical experiment graciously hosted aboard t[...]

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China's ground segment : building the pillars of a great space power

Peter Wood, Author ; Alex Stone, Author ; Taylor A. Lee, Author ; China Aerospace Studies Institute (U.S.), Author | Montgomery, AL : China Aerospace Studies Institute | 2021

The size and sophistication of China's space ground segment within China and abroad has increased significantly. Changes in technology are also going to reshape China's space infrastructure. There is an ongoing shift away from large, expensive s[...]

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The cold war, the space race, and the law of outer space : space for peace

Albert K. Lai, Author | London : Routledge | Routledge studies in modern history | 2021

"The Cold War, the Space Race, and the Law of Outer Space: Space for Peace tells the story of one of the United Nations' most enduring and least known achievements: the adoption of five multilateral treaties that compose the international law of[...]

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Down 2 Earth: bridging the gap

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2022

Over the last few decades, the space sector has grown exponentially. In particular, the supply of space-based data has become much more prominent. Earth observation (EO), communications, and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) are commerc[...]

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Environmental physics : sustainable energy and climate change

Egbert Boeker, Author ; Rienk Van Grondelle, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2012

This thoroughly revised and updated third edition focuses on the utilization of sustainable energy and mitigating climate change, serving as an introduction to physics in the context of societal problems. A distinguishing feature of the text is [...]

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Europe's space capabilities for the benefit of the Arctic : key capabilities, synergies and societal benefits

Karen Boniface, Author ; European Commission, Author | Luxembourg : Publications Office of the European Union | Joint Research Center (JRC) | 2020

In recent years, the Arctic region has acquired an increasing environmental, social, economic and strategic importance. The Arctic’s fragile environment is both a direct and key indicator of the climate change and requires specific mitigation an[...]

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EX.PL.RE. A directed energy mission to a nearby star system

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2022

The next frontier for humanity is beyond our solar system, embracing interstellar travel to expand our knowledge of what is beyond our current scope of vision and understanding. This project outlines a Directed Energy mission to the Alpha Centau[...]

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Fundamentals of aerospace medicine

Jeffrey R. Davis, Editor ; Jan Stepanek, Author ; Jennifer A. Fogarty, Author ; Rebecca S. Blue, Author | Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer | 2022

Encompassing all occupants of aircraft and spacecraft--passengers and crew, military and civilian--Fundamentals of Aerospace Medicine, 5th Edition, addresses all medical and public health issues involved in this unique medical specialty. Compreh[...]

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High resolution optical satellite imagery

Ian Dowman, Author ; Karsten Jacobsen, Author ; Gottfried Konecny, Author ; Rainer Sandau, Author | Dunbeath : Whittles Publishing | 2021

The second edition of this book has been fully updated to include information on optical sensors launched since 2012 and on new developments in technology, particularly on small satellites and on constellations. There is also a new chapter on ap[...]

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High-throughput satellites

Hector Fenech, Author | [S.l.] : Artech House | Artech House space technology and applications library | 2021

This new book discusses the motivation for the evolution of a new breed of High Throughput Satellites (HTS) that have emerged from traditional communications satellites. It explores the commercial sectors and technical context that have shaped H[...]

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The knowledge manager's handbook : a step-by-step guide to embedding effective knowledge management in your organization

N.J. Milton, Author ; Patrick Lambe, Author | [S.l.] : Kogan Page | 2020

"The way an organization manages and disseminates its knowledge is key to informed business decision-making, effectiveness and competitive edge. The Knowledge Manager's Handbook takes you step by step through the processes needed to define and e[...]

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Large constellations of satellites : mitigating environmental and other effects. Report to Congressional addresses

Washington (United States) : U.S. Government Accountability Office | 2022

"This report discusses (1) the potential environmental or other effects of large constellations of satellites; (2) the current or emerging technologies and approaches to evaluate or mitigate these effects, along with challenges to developing or [...]

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Mechatronics and robotics : new trends and challenges /

Marina Indri, Editor ; Roberto Oboe, Editor | Boca Raton, Florida ; London ; New York : CRC Press | 2021

"Aim of this book is to offer a wide overview of new research trends and challenges for both mechatronics and robotics, through the contribution of researchers from different institutions, providing their view on specific subjects they consider [...]

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Model ecosystems in extreme environments

J. Seckbach, Editor ; Pabulo Henrique Rampelotto, Editor | [S.l.] : Elsevier Academic Press | Astrobiology Exploring Life on Earth and Beyond | 2019

Model Ecosystems in Extreme Environments, Second Edition examines ecosystems at the most extreme habitats and their interaction with the environment, providing a key element in our understanding of the role and function of microorganisms in natu[...]

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ORCAS: Oceans, Resources, and Climate Applications from Space

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2022

In the last century, we, as a species, have become increasingly aware of how deeply interlinked our communities are with our oceans, climate, and planet. At the same time, we have become increasingly aware of the benefits of space based technolo[...]

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Project management next generation : the pillars for organizational excellence /

Harold Kerzner, Author ; Al Zeitoun, Author ; Ricardo Viana Vargas, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2022

"Executives in public and private sectors around the globe are recognizing the benefits that effective project management can bring to their organizations. The landscape for project management is changing and organizations must make the necessar[...]

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ProKryos: protein crystallization for the benefit of people

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2022

Our mission is to develop an orbital pharmaceutical factory, ProKryos-Panacea, with an initial focus on the mass production of crystalline protein drugs such as monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). Protein drugs can be used in the treatment of cancer, [...]

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Scuba physiological : think you know all about scuba medicine? think again!

Simon Pridmore, Author | Bali : Sandsmedia | 2017

"With this latest volume, Simon Pridmore makes a significant contribution to the body of practical knowledge in the science of scuba diving. If you are looking for a thorough understanding of the science of diving and how it might be impacting y[...]

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SENTIENT: Search for Extraterrestrial eNTIties in the ENceladus Terra : new methodologies in the search for life

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2022

Since the dawn of time, humans have been fascinated by the stars, wondering, what is out there? Are we alone in the universe? Science fiction has served astronomers, artists, novelists, and scientists alike, in pondering on this question, welc[...]

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Space capacity building in the XXI Century

S. Ferretti, Editor ; European Space Policy Institute (ESPI), Editor | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2020

This book, edited by the European Space Policy Institute, is the first international publication, following UNISPACE+50, to analyze how space capacity building can empower the international community towards fully accessing all the economic and [...]

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Spacecraft collision avoidance technology

Rongzhi Zhang, Author ; Yang Kaizhong, Author | London : Academic Press | 2020

This book presents an outline of spacecraft collision warning strategy, elaborate on the basics of orbital calculation for collision avoidance, consider space object detection technology, detail space environment and object orbit, give a method [...]

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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.[...]

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STELA. Starship: impact on the SatCom industry

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2022

Starship, SpaceX’s latest reusable launch vehicle and the world’s most powerful rocket in development, is expected to cause a significant impact on the satellite telecommunications industry. Reductions in launch costs, higher payload masses to [...]

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Terraforming Mars

Martin Beech, Editor ; J. Seckbach, Editor ; Richard Gordon, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : J. Wiley | Astrobiology perspectives on life of the universe | 2022

The idea of terraforming Mars has, in recent times, become a topic of intense scientific interest and great public debate. Stimulated in part by the contemporary imperative to begin geoengineering Earth, as a means to combat global climate chang[...]

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Through the glass ceiling to the stars : he story of the first American woman to command a space mission

Eileen Collins, Author ; Jonathan H. Ward, Author | New York, NY : Arcade Publishing | 2021

"The long-awaited memoir of a trailblazer and role model who is telling her story for the first time. Eileen Collins was an aviation pioneer her entire career, from her crowning achievements as the first woman to command an American space missio[...]

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