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China's space programme : from the era of Mao Zedong to Xi Jinping

S. Chandrashekar, Author | Singapore : Springer | 2022

This book comprehensively covers the history and current developments of space programme of China. It presents the complete story of China's space programme from its origins through to present day activities on the International Space Station.[...]

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Risk management in Outer Space activities : an Australian and New Zealand perspective

Maria A. Pozza, Author ; Joel A. Dennerley, Author | Singapore : Springer | Space law and policy | 2022

Risk Management in Outer Space Activities assesses selected risks associated with space activities, from an Australian and New Zealand perspective. The book explores the rise of commercial space activities and considers the development of Austra[...]

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Commercial and military uses of outer space

Melissa de Zwart, Author ; Stacey Henderson, Author | Singapore : Springer | Issues in Space | 2021

This edited book brings together a diverse range of chapters on space related topics. The authors included in this book are drawn from Australia and overseas, from academia, government, industry, civil society and the military. This book contain[...]

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Design of supporting systems for life in outer space : a design perspective on space missions near Earth and beyond

Annalisa Dominoni, Author | Singapore : Springer | Research for development | 2021

This book is a rich source of information on design research and solutions for the support and development of space missions. International experiences and researches are presented in order to cast light on the role of space design in improving [...]

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Design of supporting systems for life in outer space : a design perspective on space missions near Earth and beyond

Annalisa Dominoni, Author | Singapore : Springer | Research for development | 2021

This book is a rich source of information on design research and solutions for the support and development of space missions. International experiences and researches are presented in order to cast light on the role of space design in improving [...]

Manned spacecraft technologies

Hong Yang, Author | Singapore : Springer | Space Science and Technologies | 2021

This book offers essential information on China's human spacecraft technologies, reviewing their evolution from theoretical and engineering perspectives. It discusses topics such as the design of manned spaceships, cargo spacecraft, space labora[...]

Satellite formation flying : high precision guidance using optimal and adaptive control

S. Mathavaraj, Author ; Radhakant Padhi, Author | Singapore : Springer | 2021

Small satellite technology is opening up a new era in space exploration offering reduced cost of launch and maintenance, operational flexibility with on-orbit reconfiguration, redundancy etc. The true power of such missions can be harnessed only[...]

Satellite remote sensing technologies

Jindong Li, Author | Singapore : Springer | Space Science and Technologies | 2021

This book provides in-depth explanations of design theories and methods for remote sensing satellites, as well as their practical applications. Chiefly focusing on mission requirements analyses and system design, it also highlights a range of sy[...]

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Space robotics

Yaobing Wang, Author | Singapore : Springer | Space Science and Technologies | 2021

Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of professional theories in the field of space robots, and will find an initial introduction to the engineering processes involved in developing space robots. Rapid advances in technologies such as[...]

Technologies for deep space exploration

Zezhou Sun, Author | Singapore : Springer | Space Science and Technologies | 2021

This book offers readers essential insights into system design for deep space probes and describes key aspects such as system design, orbit design, telecommunication, GNC, thermal control, propulsion, aerobraking and scientific payload. Each cha[...]

Technologies for spacecraft antenna engineering design

Rui You, Author ; Wenjun Gao, Author ; Chunbang Wu, Author ; Hongbin Li, Author | Singapore : Springer | Space Science and Technologies | 2021

This book focuses on engineering design approaches for spacecraft antennas. Based on their functions in spacecraft, it discusses practical antenna design, measurement and testing. Most of the antennas covered originated at the China Academy of S[...]

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Gravitational waves : a new window to the universe

A.K. Kembhavi, Author ; Pushpa Khare, Author | Singapore : Springer | 2020

Gravitational waves were first predicted by Albert Einstein in 1916, a year after the development of his new theory of gravitation known as the general theory of relativity. This theory established gravitation as the curvature of space-time p[...]

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Large deployable satellite antennas : design theory, methods and applications

Baoyan Duan, Author ; Yiqun Zhang, Author ; Jingli Du, Author | Singapore : Springer | Springer tracts in mechanical engineering | 2020

This book discusses the innovative design, cable-net design and analysis, control, deployment, development and applications of large space-deployable antennas. Drawing on the authors' own work in this field, it describes and analyzes various typ[...]

Satellite navigation systems and technologies

Jun Xie, Author ; Haihong Wang, Author ; Peng Li, Author ; Yansong Meng, Author | Singapore : Springer | Space Science and Technologies | 2020

Based on the design theory and development experience of Beidou navigation satellite system (BDS), this book highlights the space segment and the related satellite technologies as well as satellite-ground integration design from the perspective [...]

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Spacecraft power system technologies

Qi Chen, Author ; Xiaofeng Zhang, Author ; Liu Zhigang, Author ; Liying Zhu, Author | Singapore : Springer | Space Science and Technologies | 2020

This book provides an introduction to the main design principles, methods, procedures, and development trends in spacecraft power systems. It is divided into nine chapters, the first of which covers the classification and main components of prim[...]

Scientific satellite and Moon-based Earth observation for global change

Huadong Guo, Author ; Wenxue Fu, Author ; Guang Liu, Author | Singapore : Springer | 2019

Global change involves complex and far-reaching variations in the Earth's systems, and satellite observations have been widely used in global change studies. Over the past five decades, Earth observation has developed into a comprehensive system[...]

Gravity, weight and their absence

Vladimir Pletser, Author | Singapore : Springer | SpringerBriefs in physics | 2018

The book introduces readers to the concept of weightlessness and microgravity, and presents several examples of microgravity research in fluid physics, the material sciences and human physiology. Further, it explains a range of basic physical co[...]

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[...]

Physical science under microgravity: experiments on board the SJ-10 recoverable satellite

Wenrui Hu, Editor ; Qi Kang, Editor | Singapore : Springer | Research for development | 2018

This book presents the physical science experiments in a space microgravity environment conducted on board the SJ-10 recoverable satellite, which was launched on April 6th, 2016 and recovered on April 18th, 2016.