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Using medicine in science fiction : the SF writer's guide to human biology

H.G. Stratmann, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Science and fiction | 2015

This book offers a clearly written, entertaining and comprehensive source of medical information for both writers and readers of science fiction. Science fiction in print, in movies and on television all too often presents dubious or simply inco[...]

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Virgin galactic : the first ten years

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

Thirty years ago when Sir Richard Branson called up Boeing and asked if they had a spare 747, few would have predicted the brash entrepreneur would so radically transform the placid business of air travel. But today, Branson flies airlines o[...]

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Virgin galactic : the first ten years

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

Thirty years ago when Sir Richard Branson called up Boeing and asked if they had a spare 747, few would have predicted the brash entrepreneur would so radically transform the placid business of air travel. But today, Branson flies airlines on si[...]

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Yearbook on Space Policy 2012/2013 : space in a changing world

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 | 2015

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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Aerodynamic data of space vehicles

Claus Weiland, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2014

This book details the aerodynamics of more than 25 vehicles. It provides readers with insight into the aerodynamics of various flight configurations

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Aerospace marketing management : a handbook for the entire value chain /

Philippe Malaval, Author ; Christophe Benaroya, Author ; Jonathan Aflalo, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Management for professionals | 2014

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Alien skies : planetary atmospheres from earth to exoplanets /

Pont J. Frederic, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2014

Planetary atmospheres are complex and evolving entities, as mankind is rapidly coming to realise whilst attempting to understand, forecast and mitigate human-induced climate change. In the Solar System, our neighbours Venus and Mars provide str[...]

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The ARTEMIS mission

Christopher Russell, Editor ; Vassilis Angelopoulos, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2014

The ARTEMIS mission was initiated by skillfully moving the two outermost Earth-orbiting THEMIS spacecraft into lunar orbit to conduct unprecedented dual spacecraft observations of the lunar environment. ARTEMIS stands for Acceleration, Reconnec[...]

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Beyond human : engineering our future evolution

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Science and fiction | 2014

Beyond Human is an informative and accessible guide for all those interested in the developing sciences of genetic engineering, bioprinting, and human cloning. Illustrating the ideas with reference to well-known science fiction films and novels,[...]

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Beyond human : engineering our future evolution

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Science and fiction | 2014

Beyond Human is an informative and accessible guide for all those interested in the developing sciences of genetic engineering, bioprinting, and human cloning. Illustrating the ideas with reference to well-known science fiction films and novels,[...]

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The earth's hydrological cycle

Lennart Bengtsson, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space science series of ISSI | 2014

This book gives a comprehensive presentation of our present understanding of the Earth's hydrological cycle and the problems, consequences and impacts that go with this topic

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Freedom 7 : the historic flight of Alan B. Shepard, Jr. /

Colin Burgess, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2014

Inevitably, there are times in a nation's history when its hopes, fears and confidence in its own destiny appear to hinge on the fate of a single person. One of these pivotal moments occurred on the early morning of May 5, 1961, when a 37-year-[...]

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Fundamentals of spacecraft attitude determination and control

John L. Crassidis, Author ; F. Landis Markley, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2014

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Getting started in radio astronomy : beginner projects for the amateur /

Steven Arnold, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series | 2014

This book contains everything the newcomer needs to get started in radio astronomy. It contains four easy-to-build astronomy projects for readers who have no prior experience in radio astronomy and electronics

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The google model : managing continuous innovation in a rapidly changing world /

Annika Steiber, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Management for professionals | 2014

Based on one year in-depth research study of innovation at Google, this book includes examples of ways the company has put reinvented management principles to work and offers key action-points to help readers reinvent management models for cont[...]

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Harvesting space for a greener Earth

Gregory L. Matloff, Author ; Constance Bangs, Author ; Les Johnson, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2014

This book provides information on the planning of space initiatives that can help humans tap the riches of the Solar System. This second edition examines recent developments and space launches as well as presents new planetary engineering concepts

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Human migration to space : alternative technological approaches for long-term adaptation to extraterrestrial environments /

Elizabeth Lockard, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer theses | 2014

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Human migration to space : alternative technological approaches for long-term adaptation to extraterrestrial environments /

Elizabeth Lockard, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer theses | 2014

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The hunter : a scientific novel

Giancarlo Genta, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Science and fiction | 2014

The 24th century: humankind has become a spacefaring civilization, colonizing the solar system and beyond. While no alien forms of life have yet been encountered in this expansion into space, colonists suddenly encounter machines of alien orig[...]

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Incoming asteroid! : what could we do about it? /

Duncan Lunan, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Astronomers' universe | 2014

Lately there have been more and more news stories on objects from space such as asteroids, comets, and meteors whizzing past Earth. One even exploded in the atmosphere over a Russian city in 2012, causing real damage and injuries. Impacts are[...]

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Innovative hand exoskeleton design for extravehicular activities in space

Pierluigi Freni, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology | 2014

Environmental conditions and pressurized spacesuits expose astronauts to problems of fatigue during lengthy extravehicular activities, with adverse impacts especially on the dexterity, force and endurance of the hands and arms. A state-of-the-a[...]

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The international handbook of space technology

Malcolm Macdonald, Editor ; Viorel Badescu, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronautical engineering | 2014

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The international handbook of space technology

Malcolm Macdonald, Editor ; Viorel Badescu, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronautical engineering | 2014

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The Iranian space endeavor : ambitions and reality /

Parviz Tarikhi, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2014

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The ITU and managing satellite orbital and spectrum resources in the 21st century

Audrey L. Allison, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2014

Access to satellite orbits and spectrum is managed by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a United Nations body that strives to extend the benefits of new technologies to the world, while ensuring equitable access to these resources[...]

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Meteorological satellite systems

Su-Yin Tan, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2014

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Meteorological satellite systems

Su-Yin Tan, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2014

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Microphysics of cosmic plasmas

André Balogh, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space science series of ISSI | 2014

This title presents a review of the detailed aspects of the physical processes that underlie the observed properties, tructures and dynamics of cosmic plasmas.

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Mission Mars : India's quest for the Red Planet /

Ajey Lele, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology | 2014

The objective of the book is to find an answer to the rationale behind the human quest for the Mars exploration. As a comprehensive assessment for this query is undertaken, it is realized that the basic question 'Why Mars?' seeks various respon[...]

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Mission Mars : India's quest for the Red Planet /

Ajey Lele, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology | 2014

The objective of the book is to find an answer to the rationale behind the human quest for the Mars exploration. As a comprehensive assessment for this query is undertaken, it is realized that the basic question 'Why Mars?' seeks various respon[...]

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