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Governance of emerging space challenges : the benefits of a responsible cosmopolitan state policy

Nikola Schmidt, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2022

This volume discusses how even small nation states can make a significant difference in the future of space governance. The book is divided into three main sections covering political theory, case studies, and space technology and applications. [...]

The human factor in the settlement of the Moon : an interdisciplinary approach

Margaret Boone Rappaport, Author ; Konrad Szocik, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2022

Approaching the settlement of our Moon from a practical perspective, this book is well suited for space program planners. It addresses a variety of human factor topics involved in colonizing Earth's Moon, including: history, philosophy, science,[...]

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Perseverance and the Mars 2020 mission : follow the science to Jezero Crater

Manfred "Dutch" von Ehrenfried, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2022

This is the comprehensive story of NASA's pioneering Mars 2020 mission, which at this moment continues to break ground on the surface of the Red Planet. The book takes readers through every stage of the Mars mission, describing its major goals a[...]

Solar surveyors : observing the Sun from space

Peter Bond, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2022

his is the story of humankind's quest over centuries to learn the true nature of the most dominant object in our Solar System: the Sun. Award-winning science writer Peter Bond describes in detail how our ideas about the Sun have changed over the[...]

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Space operations : beyond boundaries to human endeavours

Craig A. Cruzen, Editor ; Michael Schmidhuber, Editor ; Young H. Lee, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Springer aerospace technology, ISSN 1869-1730 | 2022

This book includes a selection of reviewed and enhanced contributions presented at the SpaceOps 2021, the 16th International Conference on Space Operations, held virtually in May 2021. The chapter selections were made based upon their relevance [...]

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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.[...]

Auroral physics

David J. Knudsen, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space science series of ISSI | 2021

"This volume surveys our current scientific understanding of the terrestrial aurora. It is organized into eleven reviews detailing theoretical and observational aspects of characteristic auroral morphologies, and how these in turn are organized [...]

Breakthroughs in space life science research : from Apollo 16 to the ISS

Günter Ruyters, Author ; Markus Braun, Author ; Katrin Maria Stang, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space life sciences | 2021

This last volume of the SpringerBriefs in Space Life Sciences series is setup in 5 main parts. The 1st part shortly summarizes the history of life science research in space from the late 40s until today with focus on Europe and Germany, followed[...]

Cometary science : insights from 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

Nicolas Thomas, Author ; International Space Science Institute, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space science series of ISSI | 2021

This book gives a status report on where we stand today in studies of cometary nuclei and their immediate environment. The papers were derived from a Horizon 2020 project called MiARD (Multi-instrument Analysis of Rosetta Data), which was design[...]

Fundamental concepts of liquid-propellant rocket engines

Alessandro De Iaco Veris, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer aerospace technology, ISSN 1869-1730 | 2021

This book is intended for students and engineers who design and develop liquid-propellant rocket engines, offering them a guide to the theory and practice alike. It first presents the fundamental concepts (the generation of thrust, the gas flow [...]

The geopolitics of space exploration

Marcello Spagnulo, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2021

This is the tale of the modern Space Age, detailing all the risks, rewards and rivalries that have fueled space exploration over the decades. Jump into a world of ambitious entrepreneurs and determined spacefaring nations, of secret spy satellit[...]

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Introduction to space science

Ji Wu, Author ; Yongjian Xu, Author ; Qingjiang Bai, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer aerospace technology, ISSN 1869-1730 | 2021

This book highlights the technological and managerial fundamentals and frontier questions of space science. Space science is a new interdisciplinary and comprehensive subject that takes spacecraft as the main tools to study the planet Earth, the[...]

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Ocean worlds : habitability in the outer solar system and beyond

Athena Coustenis, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space science series of ISSI | 2021

This book examine the more remote provinces of our solar system, focusing on the icy moons of the giant planets, like Europa and Titan, as well as bodies like Ceres and putative extrasolar ocean worlds. Their potential for subsurface liquid wate[...]

Space habitats and habitability : designing for isolated and confined environments on Earth and in space

Sandra Hauplik-Meusburger, Author ; Sheryl L. Bishop, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2021

This book explores creative solutions to the unique challenges inherent in crafting livable spaces in extra-terrestrial environments. The book provides an overview of the evolution and advancements of designed living spaces for manned space craf[...]

Space regulation in Canada: past, present and potential : the case for a comprehensive canadian space law

Aram Daniel Kerkonian, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space regulations library | 2021

Acknowledging that the commercial landscape in space is an ever-changing one, this book explores how the Canadian government has adapted to the new commercial space landscape and whether it is prepared to fulfil its authorisation and supervision[...]

Artificial intelligence techniques for satellite image analysis

D. Jude Hemanth, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Remote sensing and digital image processing | 2020

The main objective of this book is to provide a common platform for diverse concepts in satellite image processing. In particular it presents the state-of-the-art in Artificial Intelligence (AI) methodologies and shares findings that can be tran[...]

Astrobiology on the International Space Station

Jean-Pierre De Vera, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space life sciences | 2020

This volume on astrobiology of the Springer Briefs in Life Sciences book series addresses the three fundamental questions on origin, evolution, distribution and future of life in the universe: how does life begin and evolve? Is there life beyond[...]

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Clusters of galaxies : physics and cosmology

Andrei Bykov, Editor ; Jelle Kaastra, Editor ; Markus Bruggen, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space science series of ISSI | 2020

Clusters of galaxies are large assemblies of galaxies, hot gas and dark matter bound together by gravity. Galaxy clusters are now one of the most important cosmological probes to test the standard cosmological models. Constraints on the Dark Ene[...]

Disruptive space technologies and innovations : the next chapter

Scott Madry, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2020

In the past century alone, we have witnessed groundbreaking technological innovations quickly displace established industries, thereby opening up entirely new markets or fields of research. Such "disruptive technologies" are hard to predict i[...]

Human enhancements for space missions : lunar, martian, and future missions to the outer planets

Konrad Szocik, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2020

This book presents a collection of chapters, which address various contexts and challenges of the idea of human enhancement for the purposes of human space missions. The authors discuss pros and cons of mostly biological enhancement of human ast[...]

Human enhancements for space missions : lunar, martian, and future missions to the outer planets

Konrad Szocik, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2020

This book presents a collection of chapters, which address various contexts and challenges of the idea of human enhancement for the purposes of human space missions. The authors discuss pros and cons of mostly biological enhancement of human ast[...]

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Radiation in space: relevance and risk for human missions

Christine E. Hellweg, Author ; Thomas Berger, Author ; Daniel Matthiä, Author ; Christa Baumstark-Khan, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space life sciences | 2020

This volume of the series Springer Briefs in Space Life Sciences explains the physics and biology of radiation in space, defines various forms of cosmic radiation and their dosimetry, and presents a range of exposure scenarios. It also discusses[...]

Radiation in space: relevance and risk for human missions

Christine E. Hellweg, Author ; Thomas Berger, Author ; Daniel Matthiä, Author ; Christa Baumstark-Khan, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space life sciences | 2020

This volume of the series Springer Briefs in Space Life Sciences explains the physics and biology of radiation in space, defines various forms of cosmic radiation and their dosimetry, and presents a range of exposure scenarios. It also discusses[...]

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Robot memetics : a space exploration perspective

Walt Truszkowski, Author ; Christopher Rouff, Author ; Mohammad Akhavannik, Author ; Edward Tunstel, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in electrical and computer engineering, ISSN 2191-8112 | 2020

This book provides a novel perspective on the concept of memetics as applied to the development and evolution of intelligent robots and robotic communities/cultures. It provides a framework for the emergence of a hybrid community of people and i[...]

Rosetta : the remarkable story of Europe's comet explorer

Peter Bond, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2020

In 2014, Rosetta became the first mission to orbit a comet and to deploy a lander onto its surface. This is the story of ESA's pioneering comet explorer, following the mission from its initial inception to its historic touchdown. Read along a[...]

From cave man to cave Martian : living in caves on the earth, moon and mars

Manfred "Dutch" von Ehrenfried, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2019

This book explores the practicality of using the existing subsurface geology on the Moon and Mars for protection against radiation, thermal extremes, micrometeorites and dust storms rather than building surface habitats at great expense at least[...]

The delivery of water to protoplanets, planets and satellites

Alessandro Morbidelli, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space science series of ISSI | 2019

The book describes how water influences the geophysical evolutions of bodies and how it is in turn affected by such evolutions. Processes like atmospheric escape under the effect of stellar irradiation and collisional impacts are discussed in d[...]

European access to space : business and policy perspectives on micro launchers

Matteo Tugnoli, Author ; Martin Sarret, Author ; Marco Aliberti, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology | 2019

The book provides an analysis of the dynamics of the global launch service market associated with small satellites, by placing a particular focus on its unfolding trends and future outlook. From an economic perspective, the emergence of numerou[...]

European access to space : business and policy perspectives on micro launchers

Matteo Tugnoli, Author ; Martin Sarret, Author ; Marco Aliberti, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology | 2019

The book provides an analysis of the dynamics of the global launch service market associated with small satellites, by placing a particular focus on its unfolding trends and future outlook. From an economic perspective, the emergence of numerou[...]

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Exploring the Earth system with imaging spectroscopy

Saskia Foerster, Editor ; Luis Guanter, Editor ; Teodolina Lopez, Editor ; José Moreno, Editor ; Michael Rast, Editor ; Michael E. Schaepman, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space science series of ISSI | 2019

This volume presents a broad overview of the requirements, capabilities, challenges and future directions of spaceborne imaging spectroscopy to explore the Earth's surface for a range of application domains. These include mine exploration, soil [...]

The human factor in a mission to mars

Konrad Szocik, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2019

A manned mission to Mars is faced with challenges and topics that may not be obvious but of great importance and challenging for such a mission. This is the first book that collects contributions from scholars in various fields, from astronomy a[...]

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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[...]

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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Planetary defense : global collaboration for saving earth from asteroids and comets

Nikola Schmidt, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2019

This book examines how various asteroid deflection methods can change global political affairs. The authors believe that the final policy for potential Earth impacts should be based on practical engineering solutions and innovative architectural[...]

Principles of clinical medicine for space flight

Michael R. Barratt, Editor ; Sam L. Pool, Editor ; Ellen S. Baker, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2019

In its first edition, Principles of Clinical Medicine for Space Flight established itself as the authoritative reference on the contemporary knowledge base of space medicine and standards of care for space flyers. It received excellent notice[...]

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Principles of space anthropology : establishing a science of human space settlement

Cameron McPherson Smith, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2019

This book shows how anthropology can provide an innovative perspective on the human movement into space. It examines adaptation to space on timescales of generations, rather than merely months or years, and uses evolutionary adaptation as a guid[...]

Principles of space anthropology : establishing a science of human space settlement

Cameron McPherson Smith, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2019

This book shows how anthropology can provide an innovative perspective on the human movement into space. It examines adaptation to space on timescales of generations, rather than merely months or years, and uses evolutionary adaptation as a guid[...]

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The scientific foundation of space weather

New York, NY : Springer | Space science series of ISSI | 2019

This book provides an in-depth review of all aspects of space weather. Written by world-leading experts, these sixteen review papers cover everything from space weather's origin on the Sun and its propagation in interplanetary space to its impa[...]

Small satellites and sustainable development : solutions in international space law

Kiran Krishnan Nair, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in law | 2019

This book analyzes the ability of existing international law to address common vulnerabilities in connection with the recent emergence of small satellites, and how finding consensus in this context can pave the way to the sustainable development[...]

Space mining and manufacturing

Davide Sivolella, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2019

This book produces convincing evidence that exploiting the potential of space could help solve many environmental and social issues affecting our planet, such as pollution, overcrowding, resource depletion and conflicts, economic inequality, [...]

Supernovae

Andrei Bykov, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space science series of ISSI | 2019

The book provides insights on current progress in the field and presents open-ended questions for future supernova studies.

Yearbook on Space Policy 2017 : security in outer space: rising stakes for civilian space programmes

Edward Burger, Editor ; Giulia Bordacchini, Editor ; European Space Policy Institute, Issuing body | New York, NY : Springer | Yearbook on space policy | 2019

The book describes the recent trends in space policy and the space sector overall. While maintaining a global scope with a European perspective, it links space policy with other policy areas, highlights major events, and provides insights on the[...]

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Building habitats on the moon : engineering approaches to lunar settlements

Haym Benaroya, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2018

Designing a habitat for the lunar surface? You will need to know more than structural engineering. There are the effects of meteoroids, radiation, and low gravity. Then there are the psychological and psychosocial aspects of living in close qua[...]

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Building habitats on the moon : engineering approaches to lunar settlements

Haym Benaroya, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2018

Designing a habitat for the lunar surface? You will need to know more than structural engineering. There are the effects of meteoroids, radiation, and low gravity. Then there are the psychological and psychosocial aspects of living in close qua[...]

Discovering the cosmos with small spacecraft : the American explorer program /

Brian Harvey, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2018

Explorer was the original American space program and Explorer 1 its first satellite, launched in 1958. It introduces the launchers (Juno, Thor, etc.), the launch centers, the ground centers and key personalities like James Van Allen who helped d[...]

Earth observation open science and innovation

Pierre-Philippe Matthieu, Editor ; Christoph Aubrecht, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | ISSI scientific report series | 2018

The digital transformation is revolutionizing our ability to monitor our planet and transforming the way we access, process and exploit Earth Observation data from satellites. This book reviews these megatrends and their implications for the E[...]

Earth observation open science and innovation

Pierre-Philippe Matthieu, Editor ; Christoph Aubrecht, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | ISSI scientific report series | 2018

The digital transformation is revolutionizing our ability to monitor our planet and transforming the way we access, process and exploit Earth Observation data from satellites. This book reviews these megatrends and their implications for the E[...]

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Earth's magnetic field : understanding geomagnetic sources from the earth's interior and its environment /

Claudia Stolle, Editor ; Nils Olsen, Editor ; Arthur D. Richmond, Editor ; H. J. Opgenoorth, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space science series of ISSI | 2018

This volume provides a comprehensive view on the different sources of the geomagnetic field both in the Earth's interior and from the field's interaction with the terrestrial atmosphere and the solar wind. It combines expertise from various rele[...]

Emerging space markets

Stella Tkatchova, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2018

This book analyzes the commercial space activities and commercialization processes of the last fifteen years and maps the future challenges that NewSpace companies will face developing commercial space markets. In addition the reader will find [...]

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Emerging space markets

Stella Tkatchova, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2018

This book analyzes the commercial space activities and commercialization processes of the last fifteen years and maps the future challenges that NewSpace companies will face developing commercial space markets. In addition the reader will find [...]

Exclusive use in an inclusive environment : the meaning of the non-appropriation principle for space resource exploitation /

Philip De Man, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space regulations library | 2018

This book aims to find a workable interpretation of the non-appropriation principle that is compatible with both the existing international space law framework and the move of the private space industry towards the mining of asteroids and other[...]

Gravitational biology I : gravity sensing and graviorientation in microorganisms and plants /

Markus Braun, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space life sciences | 2018

This book summarizes what is currently known about gravity sensing and response mechanisms in microorganisms, fungi, lower and higher plants; starting from the historical eye-opening experiments from the 19th century up to today's extremely rapi[...]

Gravitational biology I : gravity sensing and graviorientation in microorganisms and plants /

Markus Braun, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space life sciences | 2018

This book summarizes what is currently known about gravity sensing and response mechanisms in microorganisms, fungi, lower and higher plants; starting from the historical eye-opening experiments from the 19th century up to today's extremely rapi[...]

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High performance clocks with special emphasis on geodesy and geophysics and applications to other bodies of the solar system

Rafael Rodrido, Editor ; Veronique Dehant, Editor ; Leonid L. Gurvits, Editor ; Michael Kramer, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space science series of ISSI | 2018

This contributed volume arose from the idea of assembling scientists from space research and ground development, time transfer techniques and radio science missions, the time-frequency community, and both the geodesy-geophysics and solar sys[...]

Life in the universe : expectations and constraints

Dirk Schulze-Makuch, Author ; Louis N. Irwin, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronomy and planetary sciences | 2018

This book examines the basic elements of living systems: energy, chemistry, solvents, and habitats in crucial depth. These elements define the opportunities and limitations for life on other worlds. The book argues that life forms we would recog[...]

Low earth orbit satellite design

George Sebestyen, Author ; Steve Fujikawa, Author ; Nicholas Galassi, Author ; Alex Chuchra, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2018

In recent decades, the number of satellites being built and launched into Earth's orbit has grown immensely, alongside the field of space engineering itself. This book offers an in-depth guide to engineers and professionals seeking to understand[...]

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Low earth orbit satellite design

George Sebestyen, Author ; Steve Fujikawa, Author ; Nicholas Galassi, Author ; Alex Chuchra, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2018

In recent decades, the number of satellites being built and launched into Earth's orbit has grown immensely, alongside the field of space engineering itself. This book offers an in-depth guide to engineers and professionals seeking to understand[...]

Planetary geology

Angelo Pio Rossi, Editor ; Stephan van Gasselt, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronomy and planetary sciences | 2018

This book provides an up-to-date interdisciplinary geoscience-focused overview of solid solar system bodies and their evolution, based on the comparative description of processes acting on them. Planetary research today is a strongly multidiscip[...]

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Planetary geology

Angelo Pio Rossi, Editor ; Stephan van Gasselt, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronomy and planetary sciences | 2018

This book provides an up-to-date interdisciplinary geoscience-focused overview of solid solar system bodies and their evolution, based on the comparative description of processes acting on them. Planetary research today is a strongly multidisci[...]

Planetary spacecraft navigation

James Miller, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2018

This textbook introduces the theories and practical procedures used in planetary spacecraft navigation. Written by a former member of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) navigation team, it delves into the mathematics behind modern digital na[...]

Practical astrodynamics : Volume 1

Alessandro De Iaco Veris, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer aerospace technology, ISSN 1869-1730 | 2018

It first presents the fundamental principles of spaceflight mechanics and then addresses more complex concepts and applications of perturbation theory, orbit determination and refinement, space propulsion, orbital maneuvers, interplanetary traj[...]

Practical astrodynamics : Volume 2

Alessandro De Iaco Veris, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer aerospace technology, ISSN 1869-1730 | 2018

It first presents the fundamental principles of spaceflight mechanics and then addresses more complex concepts and applications of perturbation theory, orbit determination and refinement, space propulsion, orbital maneuvers, interplanetary traj[...]

The rise of private actors in the space sector

Alessandra Vernile, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology | 2018

This book provides a broad set of information and data on the rise of private actors in the space sector, organized into different topics covering the various trends that have shaped the space sector during the last decade. The book, written in[...]

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The rise of private actors in the space sector

Alessandra Vernile, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology | 2018

This book provides a broad set of information and data on the rise of private actors in the space sector, organized into different topics covering the various trends that have shaped the space sector during the last decade. The book, written in[...]

Solar magnetic fields : from measurements towards understanding /

André Balogh, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space science series of ISSI | 2018

This volume provides an in-depth review of all aspects of solar magnetic fields. Written by world-leading experts, these thirteen papers cover all regions of the subject from the solar interior, photosphere, chromosphere, active regions, and co[...]

Solar particle radiations storms forecasting and analysis : the HESPERIA HORIZON 2020 Project and Beyond

Norma B. Crosby, Editor ; Olga E. Malandraki, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Astrophysics and space science library | 2018

Solar energetic particles (SEPs) emitted from the Sun are a major space weather hazard motivating the development of predictive capabilities. This book presents the results and findings of the HESPERIA (High Energy Solar Particle Events forecast[...]

Space radiation and astronaut safety

Erik Seedhouse, Author ; International Space University, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2018

This brief explores the biological effects of long-term radiation on astronauts in deep space. The text concisely addresses the full spectrum of biomedical consequences from exposure to space radiation and goes on to present possible ways to mit[...]

Space radiation and astronaut safety

Erik Seedhouse, Author ; International Space University, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2018

This brief explores the biological effects of long-term radiation on astronauts in deep space. The text concisely addresses the full spectrum of biomedical consequences from exposure to space radiation and goes on to present possible ways to mit[...]

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Yearbook on Space Policy 2016 : space for sustainable development

Cenan Al-Ekabi, Editor ; S. Ferretti, Editor ; European Space Policy Institute, Issuing body | New York, NY : Springer | Yearbook on space policy | 2018

The Yearbook on Space Policy is the reference publication analysing space policy developments. Each year it presents issues and trends in space policy and the space sector as a whole. Its scope is global and its perspective is European. The Year[...]

Handbook of satellite applications Volume 1

Joseph N. Pelton, Editor ; Scott Madry, Editor ; Sergio Camacho-Lara, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2017

This handbook, done under the auspices of the International Space University based in France, addresses not only system technologies but also examines market dynamics, technical standards and regulatory constraints.The handbook is a completely m[...]

Handbook of satellite applications Volume 2

Joseph N. Pelton, Editor ; Scott Madry, Editor ; Sergio Camacho-Lara, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2017

This handbook, done under the auspices of the International Space University based in France, addresses not only system technologies but also examines market dynamics, technical standards and regulatory constraints.The handbook is a completely m[...]

The Apollo lunar samples : collection analysis and results /

Anthony Young, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2017

This book documents for the first time the planning for lunar sample collection on the Apollo missions, the equipment used including the Modular Experiment Transporter and various sampling tools and bags and the Lunar Receiving Lab, which analyz[...]

Biotechnology in space

Günter Ruyters, Author ; Christian Betzel, Author ; Daniela Grimm, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space life sciences | 2017

This book summarizes the early successes, drawbacks and accomplishments in cell biology and cell biotechnology achieved by the latest projects performed on the International Space Station ISS. It also depicts outcomes of experiments in tissue en[...]

The Canadian space program : from Black Brant to the International Space Station /

Andrew Godefroy, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2017

Canada's space efforts from its origins towards the end of the Second World War through to its participation in the ISS today are revealed in full in this complete and carefully researched history. Employing recently declassified archives and m[...]

Europa's lost expedition : a scientific novel

Michael Carroll, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Science and fiction | 2017

Intertwines a solar-system murder mystery with the scientific realities of Europa's possible biome to thrill and teach readers Based on the latest planetology research, covering geology, volcanology, meteorology, marine sciences and chemistry i[...]

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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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[...]

Helioseismology and dynamics of the solar interior

M.J. Thompson, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space science series of ISSI | 2017

The articles republished in this book survey and summarize recent research in helioseismology as well as studies of the interior structure, dynamics and magnetism of the solar interior that are being tested and refined using the helioseismic re[...]

An international study on global space governance

Ram S. Jakhu, Editor ; Joseph N. Pelton, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2017

This book is based on the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the Global Space Governance study commissioned by the 2014 Montreal Declaration that called upon civil society, academics, governments, the private sector, and other stakehol[...]

Inventing a space mission : the story of the Herschel Space Observatory /

Vincent Minier, Author | New York, NY : Springer | ISSI scientific report series | 2017

This book describes prominent technological achievements within a very successful space science mission: the Herschel space observatory. Focusing on the various processes of innovation it offers an analysis and discussion of the social, technolo[...]

To mars and beyond, fast! : how plasma propulsion will revolutionize space exploration /

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2017

As advanced in-space propulsion moves from science fiction to reality, the Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket, or VASIMRr engine, is a leading contender for making 'Mars in a month' a possibility. A paradigm shift in space transporta[...]

Proceedings of the 12th Reinventing Space Conference

Scott Hatton, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2017

The 2014 Reinventing Space conference presented a number of questions in the context of a constantly innovating space industry, from addressing the future of global cooperation, investigating the impact of cuts in US government spending on the p[...]

Recent developments in space law

R. Venkata Rao, Editor ; V. Gopalakrishnan, Editor ; Kumar Abhijeet, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2017

This book offers a compendium of diverse essays on emerging legal issues in outer space, written by experts in the field of Space Law from different parts of the globe. The book comprehensively addresses opportunities in space and the inevitabl[...]

Seeing our planet whole : a cultural and ethical view of Earth observation /

Harry Eyres, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2017

This book shows how our new-found ability to observe the Earth from "the necessary distance" has wide and profound cultural and ethical implications. First of all, it is the outcome of speculations and investigations of human beings in relation [...]

Space telescopes : capturing the rays of the electromagnetic spectrum

Neil English, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Astronomers' universe | 2017

Space telescopes are among humankind's greatest scientific achievements of the last fifty years. This book describes the instruments themselves and what they were designed to discover about the Solar System and distant stars. Exactly how these t[...]

Spaceports around the world, a global growth industry

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2017

This brief presents a concise description of the existing spaceport market, the technologies being tested and developed at them, and the private companies that are making them possible.

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Spaceports around the world, a global growth industry

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2017

This brief presents a concise description of the existing spaceport market, the technologies being tested and developed at them, and the private companies that are making them possible.

Supernova Explosions

David Branch, Author ; J. Craig Wheeler, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Astronomy and astrophysics library | 2017

Targeting advanced students of astronomy and physics, as well as astronomers and physicists contemplating research on supernovae or related fields, David Branch and J. Craig Wheeler offer a modern account of the nature, causes and consequences o[...]

Vestibulo-oculomotor research in space

Andrew H Clarke, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space life sciences | 2017

This monograph describes the findings of spaceflight research related to spatial orientation, sensorimotor coordination and mental function. Exposed to the microgravity conditions of spaceflight, the human experiences a variety of physiological [...]

What we know about extraterrestrial intelligence : foundations of xenology

Michael Ashkenazi, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2017

Have you ever wondered what could happen when we discover another communicating species outside the Earth? This book addresses this question in all its complexity. In addition to the physical barriers for communication, such as the enormous dis[...]

Women spacefarers : sixty different paths to orbit /

Umberto Cavallaro, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2017

Telling the stories of the women who broke down barriers to join the space program, this book starts with the orbital flight of USSR cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova in 1963, and includes the biographies of, and some interviews with, the 60 women [...]

Yearbook on Space Policy 2015 : access to space and the evolution of space activities

Cenan Al-Ekabi, Editor ; Peter Hulsroj, Editor ; Editor Blandina Baranes, Editor ; Arne Lahcen, Editor ; European Space Policy Institute, Issuing body | New York, NY : Springer | Yearbook on space policy | 2017

The Yearbook on Space Policy is the reference publication analysing space policy developments. Each year it presents issues and trends in space policy and the space sector as a whole. Its scope is global and its perspective is European. The Year[...]

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Yearbook on Space Policy 2015 : access to space and the evolution of space activities

Cenan Al-Ekabi, Editor ; Peter Hulsroj, Editor ; Editor Blandina Baranes, Editor ; Arne Lahcen, Editor ; European Space Policy Institute, Issuing body | New York, NY : Springer | Yearbook on space policy | 2017

The Yearbook on Space Policy is the reference publication analysing space policy developments. Each year it presents issues and trends in space policy and the space sector as a whole. Its scope is global and its perspective is European. The Year[...]

3d printing : legal, philosophical and economic dimensions

Bibi Van den Berg, Editor ; Simone Van der Hof, Editor ; Eleni Kosta, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Information technology & law series | 2016

This title explores the legal, philosophical, and economic aspects of the rise of 3D printing. If individuals can print anything they want, how does this affect existing systems of intellectual property rights? What are the societal consequence[...]

The birth of NASA : the work of the space task group, america's first true space pioneers

Manfred "Dutch" von Ehrenfried, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

This title shows the work of the original NASA space pioneers - men and women who were suddenly organised in 1958 from the then National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics (NACA) into the Space Task Group. A relatively small group, they developed[...]

Cardiovascular system, red blood cells, and oxygen transport in microgravity

Hanns-Christian Gunga, Author ; Victoria Weller von Ahlefeld, Author ; Hans-Joachim Appel Coriolano, Author ; Andreas Werner, Author ; Uwe Hoffmann, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space life sciences | 2016

This book comprehensively describes the physiological changes and consequences that occur in humans during spaceflight. It specifically explains the adaptations of the cardiovascular and the respiratory system. Specific changes occurring after [...]

A design for a reusable water-based spacecraft known as the spacecoach

Brian McConnell, Author ; Alexander Tolley, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2016

Based on components already in existence, this manual details a reference design for an interplanetary spacecraft that is simple, durable, fully reusable and comprised mostly of water. Using such an accessible material leads to a spacecraft arch[...]

The digital galactic complex

Trevor Brown, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in political science. | 2016

This Brief discusses the current policy environment in which the United States space program operates and proposes an industry-government partnership as a long-term policy solution. Since the Reagan administration, American space policy has incr[...]

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The digital galactic complex

Trevor Brown, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in political science. | 2016

This Brief discusses the current policy environment in which the United States space program operates and proposes an industry-government partnership as a long-term policy solution. Since the Reagan administration, American space policy has incr[...]

Dissent, revolution and liberty beyond earth

Charles S. Cockell, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2016

This volume provides an in-depth discussion on the central question - how can people express and survive dissent and disagreement in confined habitats in space? The discussion is an important one because it could be that the systems of inter-dep[...]

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