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AIA 2018 facts & figures : U.S. aerospace & defense

[S.l.] : Aerospace Industries Association of America | 2018

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Applied nonsingular astrodynamics

Jean Albert Kechichian, Author | [S.l.] : 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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Automated Transfer vehicle : Europe's space freighter

[S.l.] : European Space Agency | 2014

ATV contributes to keep the Station and its permanent crew of six working at full capacity. The spacecraft plays a vital role in Station logistics: it serves as cargo carrier, 'space tug' and storage facility.

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Beyond mobility : planning cities for people and places

Robert Cervero, Author ; Erick Guerra, Author ; Stefan Al, Author | [S.l.] : Island Press | 2018

Beyond Mobility is about prioritizing the needs and aspirations of people and the creation of great places. This is as important, if not more important, than expediting movement. A stronger focus on accessibility and place creates better communi[...]

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Concordia : living on white Mars

[S.l.] : European Space Agency | 2013

Concordia is the only permanent European station operated inland Antarctica. The European Space Agency uses Concordia as a laboratory for fundamental research for human missions to the Moon or Mars, investigating things such as coping with stres[...]

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Copernicus user uptake : inventory of private sector companies in Earth Observation and geospatial fields in Africa

[S.l.] : European Association of Remote Sensing Companies (EARSC) | 2016

The purpose of this study is to carry out a survey in order to derive a detailed inventory of African private sectors companies working in the field of Earth Observation (EO) and geospatial information sciences.

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Earth and space 2018 : engineering for extreme environments

Ramesh B. Malla, Author ; Robert K. Goldberg, Author ; Alaina Dickason Roberts, Author | [S.l.] : American Society of Civil Engineers | 2018

This collection contains 115 peer-reviewed papers on the expanding scope of exploration of space and of challenging regions of the Earth presented at the 16th Biennial ASCE Aerospace Division International Conference on Engineering, Science, Con[...]

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Economics for the common good

Jean Tirole, Author | [S.l.] : Princeton University Press | 2017

To show how economics can help us realize the common good, Tirole shares his insights on a broad array of questions affecting our everyday lives and the future of our society, including global warming, unemployment, the post-2008 global financia[...]

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ESA user guide to low gravity platforms

[S.l.] : European Space Agency | 2014

ESA's User Guide to Low Gravity Platforms is intended to provide an overview of the four low-gravity platforms sponsored by ESA and how they are made available to people wishing to use them for scientific, educational or commercial purposes. A c[...]

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The European space industry in 2016 : facts and figures

Pierre Lionnet, Author | Brussels : ASD-EUROSPACE | 2017

Annual review of the state of the space industry in Europe

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Future spacecraft propulsion systems : enabling technologies for space exploration

Paul A. Czysz, Author ; Claudio Bruno, Author ; Bernd Chudoba, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronautical engineering | 2017

The updated and expanded third edition of this book focuses on the multi-disciplinary coupling between flight-vehicle hardware alternatives and enabling propulsion systems. It discusses how to match near-term and far-term aerospace vehicles to m[...]

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International management behavior : changing for a sustainable world

Henry W. Lane, Author ; Martha L. Maznevski, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : J. Wiley | 2014

The 7th edition of the book has been substantially revised to move the cases online and replace them with four detailed case illustrations embedded in each of the four sections of the book, providing a relevant, sreamlined textbook that guides t[...]

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An introduction to galaxies and cosmology

Mark H. Jones, Editor ; Robert J. Lambourne, Editor ; D. J. Adams, Editor | Milton Keynes : Open University | 2007

This is an elementary university text about galaxies and cosmology. It describes the structure and history of the Milky Way and introduces normal and active galaxies. A wide range of cosmological models are presented, including a discussion of [...]

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Japanese telecommunications : market and policy in transition

Taplin Ruth, Author ; Wakui Masako, Author | London : Routledge | 2012

Presenting a comprehensive survey of the telecommunications industry in Japan, Taplin and Wakui cover the different sectors of the industry ¿ including mobile, broadband and satellite, whilst considering key questions such as the structure and e[...]

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Leading with cultural intelligence : the real secret to success /

David A. Livermore, Author | Saranac Lake (United States) : American Management Association (AMACOM) | 2015

Business today is global-and success requires a new set of skills. But not to worry, whether you're negotiating with vendors in Asia, exploring potential markets in Africa, or leading a diverse team at home, you don't have to master the nuances [...]

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Local Economies and Global Competitiveness

Bruno Dallago, Author ; Chiara Guglielmetti, Author | [S.l.] : Palgrave Macmillan | 2011

The globalized economy depends on local and context-specific factors. This edited volume addresses local-global nexuses via case studies of global interactions in developed and developing areas, and of particular firms' approaches to these issue[...]

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Luxembourg space directory 2019

[S.l.] : Luxembourg Space Agency | 2019

It showcases the capabilities of the space industry already established in Luxembourg.

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Manufacturing for exploration

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2019

This report discusses on the potential of ISM as a solution to enable a self-sustaining space habitat without re-supply requirements. The report is split into two sections. The first section of the report uses the International Space Station (IS[...]

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Mission design & implementation of satellite constellations : proceedings of an international workshop, held in Toulouse, France, November 1997

Jozef van der Ha, Editor | [S.l.] : Kluwer Academic Publishers | Space technology proceedings | 2012

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The politics of space security : strategic restraint and the pursuit of national interests

James Clay Moltz, Author | [S.l.] : Stanford University Press | 2019

For the past sixty years, countries have conducted military and civilian activities in space, often for competitive purposes. But they have not yet fought in this environment. This book examines the international politics of the space age from 1[...]

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Remote sensing applications for the urban environment

George Z Xian, Author | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group | Taylor & Francis series in remote sensing applications series | 2016

As more natural lands are transformed into urban lands with more people in urban areas, it is important to understand how these environmental changes may impact living conditions as well as the ecosystem. This book summarizes satellite observing[...]

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Solar orbiter definition study report (red book) : exploring the Sun-heliosphere

[S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SRE | 2014

This report, the so-called Red Book, presents an overview of the Solar Orbiter mission in its present state of advanced definition. Solar Orbiter is a medium-size (M-class) mission of the ESA Cosmic Vision 2015-2025 programme, and competes for o[...]

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Space for culture : satellite services for historical and creative cities [proceedings of] [held] Matera, Italy, 15-16 October 2018

Paris (France) : Eurisy | 2018

The two-day event was co-organised by Eurisy, the Basilicata Region, NEREUS, the TeRN Consortium and the Italian Space Agency as a contribution to the 2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage. It aimed at discussing current and potential uses of [...]

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Space for Ghent : satellite data improving life in cities [held] Ghent, Belgium, 6th of March 2018

Paris (France) : Eurisy | 2018

One hundred representatives from private companies, public managers and students attended the conference to discuss current and potential uses of Earth Observation in urban spaces. Participants were made aware of existing datasets, the Copernicu[...]

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Space security index 2018

Jessica West, Editor | [S.l.] : Space security.org | 2018

This report is part of the broader Space Security Index (SSI) project, which aims to improve transparency on space activities and provide a common, comprehensive, objective knowledge base to support the development of national and international [...]

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Space stations : systems and utilization

Ernst Messerschmid, Author ; Reinhold Bertrand, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 1999

The design of space stations like the recently launched ISS is a highly complex and interdisciplinary task. This book describes subsystem technologies, system integration and the utilization of space stations in general and of the ISS in particl[...]

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Space systems supporting security and defence : a new european approach

Toulouse (Ancien Observatoire de Lolimont, 1 avenue Camille Flammarion, 31505, France) : Académie de l'Air et de l'Espace | AAE Dossier | 2018

The present AAE dossier tackles the question of space systems to meet defence and security needs. These are not weapons programmes in the traditional sense since they involve setting in orbit space systems that are shared between participants. T[...]

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How spacecraft fly : spaceflight without formulae

Graham Swinerd | [S.l.] : Praxis Publishing | 2008

The aim of this popular science text is to explain aerodynamic and astrodynamic flight without the use of mathematics, in an informal style, for non-technical readers who are interested in spaceflight and spacecraft. The book will open with a co[...]

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Sustainable Moon

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2019

Although the literature provides broad evaluation of the technical, scientific, and international requirements for lunar base activities, it contains significant gaps in evaluating the rationales for returning to the Moon and the sustainability [...]

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Terrestrial-satellite communication networks : transceivers design and resources allocation

Linling Kuang, Author ; Chunxiao Jiang, Author ; Yi Qian, Author ; Jianhua Lu, Author | [S.l.] : Springer | Wireless Networks | 2018

This book targets major issues in terrestrial-satellite communication networks and presents the solutions. While the terrestrial networks can achieve high-speed data service at low cost, satellite based access is one way to complement terrestria[...]

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