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The business of aerospace : industry dynamics, corporate strategies, innovation models and...the big(ger) picture /

Antoine Gélain, Author | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Library of flight | 2021

"The Business of Aerospace is a compilation of many of Antoine GÐelain's writings for Aviation Week & Space Technology published throughout the last decade. Organized by themes and complemented by brief commentaries introducing underlying busine[...]

Human spaceflight operations : lessons learned from 60 years in space

G. Chamitoff, Editor ; Srinivas Rao Vadali, Editor | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Library of flight | 2021

"The purpose of 'Human spaceflight operations : lessons learned from 60 years in space' is to share collective experience on human spaceflight operations. The lessons learned are applicable to anyone working in the space industry as part of a[...]

E-resource

Design of rockets and space launch vehicles

Donald L. Edberg, Author ; Guillermo Costa, Author | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | AIAA education series | 2020

"Interest is growing in space activity, and many new launchers are in development. Design of Rockets and Space Launch Vehicles is a timely and comprehensive exposÐe of important concepts and applications. It provides enhanced understanding and e[...]

Recent successful satellite systems : visions of the future /

D. K. Sachdev, Editor | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Library of flight | 2017

Presents progress and future prognosis for a wide spectrum of satellite services, systems, and industries, including launch vehicles. Contributors provide insights into how satellites are responding to the fast-changing demands of modern commerc[...]

Space traffic control

Stuart Eves, Author | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Progress in astronautics and aeronautics | 2017

In Space Traffic Control, Stuart Eves makes a deliberate analogy between operations in space and air traffic control. Space Traffic Control considers the systems and procedures which can provide solutions to the problem of space debris and concl[...]

Advances in systems engineering

John Hsu, Editor ; Richard Curran, Editor | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Progress in astronautics and aeronautics | 2016

Traditional Systems Engineering has flourished since the United States first entered the space race and developed Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. In ensuing decades more complex systems and/or systems-of-systems have resulted from continuo[...]

Asteroid and space debris manipulation : advances from the Stardust Research Network

Massimiliano Vasile, Editor ; Edmondo Minisci, Editor ; Thimothy C. Lieuwen, Editor | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Progress in astronautics and aeronautics | 2016

Asteroid and Space Debris Manipulation features material initially developed for lectures presented at the Opening Training School of Stardust, a training and research network devoted to developing and mastering techniques for asteroid and space[...]

Elements of propulsion : gas turbines and rockets

Jack D. Mattingly ; Keith M. Boyer, Author | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | AIAA education series | 2016

This text provides a complete introduction to gas turbine and rocket propulsion for aerospace and mechanical engineers. Building on the very successful Elements of Gas Turbine Propulsion, textbook coverage has been expanded to include rocket pro[...]

The space environment and its effects on space systems

Vincent L. Pisacane, Author | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | AIAA education series | 2016

The Space Environment and Its Effects on Space Systems, Second Edition has been developed so that the topics, and the depth with which they are presented, are appropriate for a good understanding by someone with the equivalent of an undergraduat[...]

Introduction to aeronautics : a design perspective /

Steven A. Brandt, Author | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | AIAA education series | 2015

Introduction to Aeronautics: A Design Perspective shows students the methods and thought processes involved in designing aircraft. They learn by using specific analytical principles, practical examples, and case studies, with corresponding probl[...]

Space operations : innovations, inventions, and discoveries /

SpaceOps Conference ; Craig A. Cruzen, Editor ; Michael Schmidhuber, Editor ; Lydia Dubon, Editor ; International Symposium on Ground Data Systems for Space Mission Operations | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Progress in astronautics and aeronautics | 2015

"This volume captures a sample of the technical program from SpaceOps 2014"--Page ix.

Analytical mechanics of space systems

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

The overview effect : space exploration and human evolution

Frank White, Author | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Library of flight | 2014

More then 30 years ago, Frank White coined the term "Overview Effect" to describe the cognitive shift in awareness that results from the experience of viewing Earth from orbit or the moon. He found that, with great consistency, this experience p[...]

E-resource

Space operations : experience, mission systems, and advanced concepts

Michael Schmidhuber, Editor ; Craig A. Cruzen, Editor ; Joachim Kehr, Editor | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Progress in astronautics and aeronautics | 2013

"A collection of materials presented at the 12th SpaceOps Conference, held in Stockholm, Sweden in June 2012. From the almost 300 papers presented and discussed at the conference, those selected for this volume represent a cross section of three[...]

Space shuttle legacy : how we did it and what we learned /

Roger D. Launius ; John Krige, Author ; James I. Craig, Author ; Ned Allen, Author | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | 2013

For the first time in its 30-year history, the NASA Space Shuttle program is chronicled in precise detail, with a focus on the major aspects of the Space Shuttle History.

Advances in intelligent and autonomous aerospace systems

John Valasek, Editor | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Progress in astronautics and aeronautics | 2012

This book seeks to provide both the aerospace researcher and the practicing aerospace engineer with an exposition on the latest innovative methods and approaches that focus on intelligent and autonomus aerospace systems.

Emergence of pico- and nanosatellites for atmospheric research and technology testing

Thakker, Purvesh, Author ; Shiroma, Wayne A., Author | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Progress in astronautics and aeronautics | 2010

Frontiers of propulsion science

Marc G. Millis, Editor ; Eric W. Davis, Editor | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Progress in astronautics and aeronautics | 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

E-resource

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

U.S. and Russian cooperation in space biology and medicine

Space biology and medicine, 5

Arnauld E. Nicogossian | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | 2009

Success stories in satellite systems

D. K. Sachdev, Editor | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Library of flight | 2009

Advanced propulsion systems and technologies, today to 2020

Claudio Bruno, Editor ; Antonio G Accettura, Editor ; American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics., Editor ; European Space Agency., Editor | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Progress in astronautics and aeronautics | 2008

1. Introduction 2. Advanced solid rocket motors 3. Advanced cryogenic engines 4. Advanced LOX-HC engines for boosters 5. LOX-Hydrocarbon engines in Russia 6. Green propellants 7. Green propellants in Russia 8. Miniaturized propulsion 9. Solar t[...]

NASA space science vision missions

Marc S. Allen, Editor ; American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics., Editor ; United States., Editor ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration., Editor | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Progress in astronautics and aeronautics | 2008

Nuclear space power and propulsion systems

Claudio Bruno, Editor | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Progress in astronautics and aeronautics | 2008

Nuclear propulsion : an introduction / Claudio Bruno -- Nuclear-thermal-rocket propulsion systems / Timothy J. Lawrence -- Application of ion thrusters to high-thrust, high-specific-impulse nuclear electric missions / D.G. Fearn -- High-power a[...]