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Sigma 7 : the six mercury orbits of Walter M. Schirra, Jr.

Colin Burgess, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

Colin Burgess offers a comprehensive yet personal look at the 1962 orbital mission of Wally Schirra aboard the spacecraft Sigma 7, the first book about this popular pioneering astronaut which explores his entire life and accomplishments. This co[...]

Space engineering

Janos Pinter, Editor ; Giorgio Fasano, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Springer Optimization and Its Applications | 2016

This book presents a selection of advanced case studies that cover a substantial range of issues and real-world challenges and applications in space engineering. Vital mathematical modeling and numerical solution aspects of each application cas[...]

Space mining and its regulation

Ram S. Jakhu, Author ; Joseph N. Pelton, Author ; Yaw Otu mankata Nyampong, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2016

This book addresses the complex technical challenges presented by remote space mining in terms of robotics, remote power systems, space transport, IT and communications systems, and more. It also addresses the difficult oversight and regulatory [...]

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Space physiology and medicine : evidence and practice /

Arnauld E. Nicogossian, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2016

As space medicine evolved from the late 1950s onward, the need arose for a ready reference for students and practitioners on the basic concepts of this new specialty. Through three editions edited by leaders in the development of space medicine[...]

Space physiology and medicine : evidence and practice /

Arnauld E. Nicogossian, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2016

As space medicine evolved from the late 1950s onward, the need arose for a ready reference for students and practitioners on the basic concepts of this new specialty. Through three editions edited by leaders in the development of space medicine[...]

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Spacex's dragon : America's next generation spacecraft

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

This book describes Dragon V2, a futuristic vehicle that not only provides a means for NASA to transport its astronauts to the orbiting outpost but also advances SpaceX's core objective of reusability. A direct descendant of Dragon, Dragon V2 c[...]

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Spacex's dragon : America's next generation spacecraft

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

This book describes Dragon V2, a futuristic vehicle that not only provides a means for NASA to transport its astronauts to the orbiting outpost but also advances SpaceX's core objective of reusability. A direct descendant of Dragon, Dragon V2 c[...]

Star ark : a living, self-sustaining spaceship

Rachel Armstrong, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

As space ventures have become more numerous, leading scientists and theorists have offered ways of building a living habitat in a hostile environment, taking an 'ecosystems' view of space colonization. The contributors to this volume take a rad[...]

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Star ark : a living, self-sustaining spaceship

Rachel Armstrong, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

As space ventures have become more numerous, leading scientists and theorists have offered ways of building a living habitat in a hostile environment, taking an 'ecosystems' view of space colonization. The contributors to this volume take a rad[...]

The strongest magnetic fields in the universe

V.S. Beskin, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space science series of ISSI | 2016

The chapters describe the magnetic fields in non-degenerate strongly magnetized stars, degenerate stars (such as white dwarfs and neutron stars), exotic members called magnetars, and in their environments, as well as magnetic fields in the envi[...]

Surveying the skies : how astronomers map the universe /

Gareth Wynn-Williams, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Astronomers' universe | 2016

Since the time of Galileo, astronomy has been driven by technological innovation. With each major advance has come the opportunity and enthusiasm to survey the sky in a way that was not possible before. It is these surveys of discovery that are[...]

Terahertz antenna technology for space applications

Balamati Choudury, Author ; Aniruddha R. Sonde, Author ; Rakesh Mohan Jha, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in electrical and computer engineering, ISSN 2191-8112 | 2016

This book explores the terahertz antenna technology towards implementation of compact, consistent and cheap terahertz sources, as well as the high sensitivity terahertz detectors. The terahertz EM band provides a transition between the electroni[...]

XCOR, developing the next generation spaceplane

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

Over the last 15 years, XCOR has developed and built 13 different rocket engines, built and flown two manned rocket-powered aircraft and has accumulated over 4000 engine firings and nearly 500 minutes of run time on their engines. This book serv[...]

Yearbook on Space Policy 2014 : the governance in space

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 | 2016

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[...]

Basics of aerothermodynamics

Ernst Heinrich Hirschel, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2015

The book gives a review of the issues of transport of momentum, energy and mass, real-gas effects as well as inviscid and viscous flow phenomena. In this second, revised edition the chapters with the classical topics of aerothermodynamics more [...]

Bigelow aerospace : colonizing space one module at a time

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2015

"Here for the first time you can read: how a space technology start-up is pioneering work on expandable space station modules, how Robert Bigelow licensed the TransHab idea from NASA, and how his company developed the technology for more than a[...]

Bigelow aerospace : colonizing space one module at a time

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2015

"Here for the first time you can read: how a space technology start-up is pioneering work on expandable space station modules, how Robert Bigelow licensed the TransHab idea from NASA, and how his company developed the technology for more than a[...]

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The cosmic microwave background : how it changed our understanding of the universe /

Rhodri Evans, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Astronomers' universe | 2015

Rhodri Evans tells the story of what we know about the universe, from Jacobus Kapteyn's Island universe at the turn of the 20th Century, and the discovery by Hubble that the nebulae were external to our own galaxy, through Gamow's early work on[...]

Damage growth in aerospace composites

Aniello Riccio, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Springer aerospace technology, ISSN 1869-1730 | 2015

Defining the limits of outer space for regulatory purposes

Olavo de Oliveira Bittencourt Neto, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

The author argues for setting the delimitation of the frontier between air space and outer space at 100 km above mean sea level through an international treaty. This would also regulate passage rights for space objects during launchings and reen[...]

Defining the limits of outer space for regulatory purposes

Olavo de Oliveira Bittencourt Neto, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

The author argues for setting the delimitation of the frontier between air space and outer space at 100 km above mean sea level through an international treaty. This would also regulate passage rights for space objects during launchings and reen[...]

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The fundamentals of modern astrophysics : a survey of the cosmos from the home planet to space frontiers /

Mikhail Ya. Marov, Author ; International Space University, Issuing body | New York, NY : Springer | 2015

The Fundamentals of Modern Astrophysics provides an overview of the modern science of astrophysics. It covers the Sun, Solar System bodies, exoplanets, stars, and star life cycle, planetary systems origin and evolution, basics of astrobiology, o[...]

Global navigation satellite systems and their applications

Scott Madry, Author ; Joseph N. Pelton, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

This book concisely addresses the latest technology, the applications, the regulatory issues, and the strategic implications of satellite navigation systems. This assesses the strengths and weaknesses of satellite navigation networks and review [...]

Global navigation satellite systems and their applications

Scott Madry, Author ; Joseph N. Pelton, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

This book concisely addresses the latest technology, the applications, the regulatory issues, and the strategic implications of satellite navigation systems. This assesses the strengths and weaknesses of satellite navigation networks and review [...]

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Human governance beyond earth : implications for freedom

Charles S. Cockell, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2015

This new volume focuses on systems of governance and how they will influence which of these sorts of freedoms will become dominant in extra-terrestrial society. The book targets a wide readership covers many groups including: Space policy makers[...]

Human governance beyond earth : implications for freedom

Charles S. Cockell, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2015

This new volume focuses on systems of governance and how they will influence which of these sorts of freedoms will become dominant in extra-terrestrial society. The book targets a wide readership covers many groups including: Space policy makers[...]

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Humans in space : the psychological hurdles

Nick Kanas, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2015

Using anecdotal reports from astronauts and cosmonauts, and the results from studies conducted in space analog environments on Earth and in the actual space environment, this book broadly reviews the various psychosocial issues that affect space[...]

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Humans in space : the psychological hurdles

Nick Kanas, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2015

Using anecdotal reports from astronauts and cosmonauts, and the results from studies conducted in space analog environments on Earth and in the actual space environment, this book broadly reviews the various psychosocial issues that affect sp[...]

Inner solar system

Viorel Badescu, Editor ; Kris Zacny, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2015

This book investigates Venus and Mercury prospective energy and material resources. It is a collection of topics related to exploration and utilization of these bodies. It presents past and future technologies and solutions to old problems that[...]

Inner solar system

Viorel Badescu, Editor ; Kris Zacny, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2015

This book investigates Venus and Mercury prospective energy and material resources. It is a collection of topics related to exploration and utilization of these bodies. It presents past and future technologies and solutions to old problems that[...]

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