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Evaluation of human space missions and International Space Station utilization : period from April 2013 to March 2018

Canadian Space Agency, Author | [S.l.] : Canadian Space Agency | 2019

This report covers the findings of the evaluation of sub-program 1.2.3. Human Space Missions and Support and sub-sub-program 1.2.1.2. International Space Station Utilization (hereinafter called the “program”), implemented by the Canadian Space A[...]

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International Space Station : benefits to humanity

Julie Robinson, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2019

This book summarizes the scientific, technological and educational accomplishments of research on the space station that have had and will continue to have an impact to life on Earth. All serve as examples of the space station’s potential as a g[...]

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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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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[...]

A new vision: the future of ISS : a journey to the future beyond 2024

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2017

The objective of this project is to propose and develop a technically, economically, socially, and politically feasible scenario to repurpose the ISS beyond 2024. This Team Project proposes an extension of life meant to inspire the next generati[...]

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Outposts on the frontier : a fifty-year history of space stations /

Jay Chladek, Author | [S.l.] : University of Nebraska Press | Outward odyssey : a people's history of spaceflight | 2017

The International Space Station (ISS) is the largest man-made structure to orbit Earth and has been conducting research for close to a decade and a half. Yet it is only the latest in a long line of space stations and laboratories that have flow[...]

Assembling and supplying the ISS : the space shuttle fulfills its mission /

David J. Shayler, Author | Cham : Springer, Published in association with Praxis Publishing | 2016

The creation and utilization of the International Space Station (ISS) is a milestone in space exploration. But without the space shuttle, it would have remained an impossible dream. This book is the story of how, between 1998 and 2011, the shutt[...]

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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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[...]

Starport 1

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2016

"For centuries, humans have imagined living in space and, since the beginning of the space age, this has become a reality for a few hundred fortunate people. Over the past 10 years, space has become more accessible to people all over the world t[...]

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The dawning of a new age of research... : Research results accomplishments: an analysis of results from 2000-2011

United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration., Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2015

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International Space Station : benefits to humanity

Julie Robinson, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2015

This book summarizes the scientific, technological and educational accomplishments of research on the space station that have had and will continue to have an impact to life on Earth. All serve as examples of the space station’s potential as a g[...]

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Reference guide to the International Space Station : utilization edition

United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration., Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2015

In this edition, NASA provides an overview of the ISS, describe its research facilities and accommodations, and provide key information to conduct your experiments on this unique orbiting laboratory

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Space stations

Joel W. Powell, Author ; Lee Robert Brandon-Cremer, Author 2015

Contains logs, lists, photos and diagrams on the constrution and use of the International Space Station and the russian Mir, including a complete Soviet/Russian manned space program history

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How Columbus learnt to fly : glimpses of a unique space mission

Thomas Uhlig, Author ; Alexander Nitsch, Author ; Joachim Kehr, Author | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 2013

This book describes the 14-day 1E Mission in which the European Columbus module was delivered to the International Space Station by the Space Shuttle Atlantis. The authors’ direct involvement as flight directors and flight operations engineer[...]

Results and opportunities : the decade of utilization : proceedings of the 1st annual ISS Research and Development Conference held June 26-28, 2012, Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.

Julie A Robinson, Editor ; David Bradley Spencer, Editor | [S.l.] : American Astronautical Society | AAS science and technology series | 2013

BLISS : beyond LEO into the solar system. A guide to future space stations

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2012

The report investigates the key motivations for building a next generation space station (scientific endeavors, exploration, and commercial development and recommends the optimal locations for such a station. Attention is given not only to issue[...]

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Significant challenges remain for access, use, and sustainment of the International Space Station

Cristina T. Chaplain, Author ; Government Accountability Office., Issuing body | Washington (United States) : U.S. Government Accountability Office | 2012

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The International Space Station: maximizing the return from extended operations : proceedings of the ISU 15th annual international symposium, 15-17 February 2011, Strasbourg, France

International Space University | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2011

KAIROS : a bird orbiting planet earth

Emanuel Dimas de Melo Pimenta, Author | [S.l.] : Dimas de Melo Pimenta, Emanuel | 2011

International Space Station research : accomplishments and challenges

Nicole M. Calhoun | New York : Nova Science Publishers | 2010

Reference guide to the International Space Station

Assembly complete, Editor ; United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration., Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2010

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International Space Station : science research accomplishments during the assembly years : an analysis of results from 2000-2008

Cynthia A. Evans ; et al. | [S.l.] : NASA | 2009

Out of this world : the new field of space architecture

Scott A. Howe ; Brent Sherwood | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Library of flight | 2009

Out of this world : the new field of space architecture

Scott A. Howe ; Brent Sherwood | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Library of flight | 2009

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Research in space : facilities of the international space station

Deborah L. Harm, Editor ; Tara M. Ruttley, Editor 2009

Sustainable utilisation of the ISS beyond 2015 [held] on 14 October, 2009

[S.l.] : International Astronautical Federation | 2009

Homesteading space : the Skylab story

David Hitt ; Owen K. Garriott ; Joe Kerwin | [S.l.] : University of Nebraska Press | Outward odyssey : a people's history of spaceflight | 2008

The international space station : building for the future

John E. Catchpole | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2008

The story of manned space stations : an introduction

Philip Baker | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2007

This book charts those stations from the very beginning, telling the story of the two major space powers starting out on their very separate programs, but slowly coming together through ASPT, Shuttle-Mir, and the ISS.