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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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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[...]

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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 | 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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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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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[...]

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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.

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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[...]

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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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Russia's posture in space : prospects for Europe

Marco Aliberti, Author ; Ksenia Lisitsyna, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Studies in space policy | 2019

The book sheds new lights on the evolution of Russian space activities with a focus on their strategy of international cooperation. This analysis is carried out in relation to the evolution of the domestic and international dynamics that have b[...]

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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[...]

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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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National space legislation : a comparative and evaluative analysis /

Annette Froehlich, Editor ; Vincent Seffinga, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Studies in space policy | 2018

This book provides a unique in-depth comparative and evaluative analysis based upon primary sources. Therefore, it does not only provide a more complete understanding of the subject compared to other publications but, because it provides a full[...]

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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 [...]

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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[...]

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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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India in space : between utility and geopolitics /

Marco Aliberti, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Studies in space policy | 2018

This book presents the renewing strategic vision and progressive diversification of the Indian space programme at the nexus socio-economic development, commerce and geopolitics. It disentangles India´s evolving rationales for engaging in space [...]

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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[...]

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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[...]

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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[...]

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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[...]

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Yearbook on Space Policy 2016 : space for sustainable development

Cenan Al-Ekabi, Editor ; S. Ferretti, Editor ; European Space Policy Institute | 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[...]

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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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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[...]

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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[...]

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Space security and legal aspects of active debris removal

Annette Froehlich, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Studies in space policy | 2018

The book analyzes the various legal and political concepts to resolve the problem of the existing space debris in outer space and which measures have been taken to avoid space debris or to reduce potential space debris in the course of future sp[...]

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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 [...]

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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[...]

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India in space : between utility and geopolitics /

Marco Aliberti, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Studies in space policy | 2018

This book presents the renewing strategic vision and progressive diversification of the Indian space programme at the nexus socio-economic development, commerce and geopolitics. It disentangles India´s evolving rationales for engaging in space [...]

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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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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[...]

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Space resource utilization : a view from an emerging space faring nation /

Annette Froehlich, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Studies in space policy | 2018

The book speaks to the need for a regulatory framework with regards to space resource utilization. In doing so, significant elements of the subject matter have been explored, taking into account the different phases of a space mission and the p[...]

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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[...]

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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[...]

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Post 2030-agenda and the role of space : the UN 2030 goals and their further evolution beyond 2030 for sustainable development

Annette Froehlich, Editor ; European Space Policy Institute, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Studies in space policy | 2018

"This book provides a deep insight to which extent further improvement should be envisaged to ensure and improve the sustainable development beyond 2030 (the Sustainable Development Goals is a set of 17 global goals with 169 associated target[...]

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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[...]

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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 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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National space legislation : a comparative and evaluative analysis /

Annette Froehlich, Editor ; Vincent Seffinga, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Studies in space policy | 2018

This book provides a unique in-depth comparative and evaluative analysis based upon primary sources. Therefore, it does not only provide a more complete understanding of the subject compared to other publications but, because it provides a full[...]

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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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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[...]

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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[...]

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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.

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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[...]

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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[...]

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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 | 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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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[...]

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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 [...]

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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 | 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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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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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[...]

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