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International Space Station : benefits to humanity

Julie Robinson, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2015

This book summarizes the scientific, technological and educational accomplishments of research on the space station that have had and will continue to have an impact to life on Earth. All serve as examples of the space station’s potential as a g[...]

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NASA astrobiology strategy

Lindsay Hays | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2015

This science strategy identifies questions to guide and inspire astrobiology research on each of these topics—in the lab, in the field, and in experiments flown on planetary science missions—over the next decade. The strategy also identifies maj[...]

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NASA cost estimating handbook

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2015

The purpose of this handbook is to serve as a guide for cost estimating at NASA. The intended audience covers the non-estimating professional and the new cost estimator, as well as experienced analysts. The intent of this revision is to reorgani[...]

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NASA's journey to Mars : pioneering next steps in space exploration

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2015

Detailed NASA outline plan for it's "Journey to Mars".

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NASA Space Flight Human-System Standard : Volume 2 Human factors, habitability, and environmental health

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STD | 2015

The scope of this Standard is restricted to human space flight missions and includes all crew activities in all phases of the life cycle (design, development, test, operations, maintenance), both inside and outside the spacecraft in space and on[...]

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Reference guide to the International Space Station : utilization edition

United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration., Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2015

In this edition, NASA provides an overview of the ISS, describe its research facilities and accommodations, and provide key information to conduct your experiments on this unique orbiting laboratory

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Small spacecraft technology state of the art

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA TP | 2015

This report provides a summary of the state of the art for each of the following small spacecraft technology domains: Complete Spacecraft, Power, Propulsion, Guidance Navigation and Control, Structures, Materials and Mechanisms, Thermal Control,[...]

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Societal impact of spaceflight

Steven J. Dick, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2015

This volume presents a series of in-depth studies on the mutual interaction of space exploration and society—part of a larger need to understand the relationships between science, technology, and society. After beginning with a study of public a[...]

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Societal impact of spaceflight

Steven J. Dick, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2015

This volume presents a series of in-depth studies on the mutual interaction of space exploration and society—part of a larger need to understand the relationships between science, technology, and society. After beginning with a study of public a[...]

Asteroid initiative : ideas synthesis workshop. Final report

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2014

The purpose of the workshop was to further examine and foster a broad discussion of the most promising ideas gathered via the Request For Information (RFI, and to identify and synthesize ideas that could help inform NASA's planning of the Astero[...]

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Human adaptation to spaceflight: the role of nutrition

Scott M. Smith, Author ; Sara R. Zwart, Author ; Martina Heer, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2014

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Loss of signal : aeromedical lessons learned from the STS-107 Columbia Space Shuttle mishap /

Philip C. Stepaniak, Editor ; United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration., Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2014

presents the aeromedical lessons learned from the Columbia accident that will enhance crew safety and survival on human space flight missions. These lessons were presented to limited audiences at three separate Aerospace Medical Association (AsM[...]

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NASA Human Integration Design Handbook (HIDH)

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2014

This report provides guidance for the crew health, habitability, environment, and human factors design of all NASA human space flight programs and projects. The two primary uses for the handbook are to (i) Help requirement writers prepare contra[...]

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NASA Space Flight Human System Standard : volume 1 Crew health

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STD | 2014

Volume 1, “Crew Health” covers the requirements needed to support astronaut health (e.g., medical care, nutrition, sleep, and exercise)

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NASA system safety handbook : Volume 2, System safety concepts, guidelines, and implementation examples

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2014

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Public-Private Partnerships for space capability development : driving economic growth and NASA's mission

The Tauri Group (United States), Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2014

This report is the result of a study into potential areas of public-private partnership for space capability development that could meet NASA's mission objectives, and generate significant economic returns to the American economy

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Biomedical results of the space shuttle program

Diana Risin, Compiler ; Philip C. Stepaniak, Compiler | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2013

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Crash course : lessons learned from accidents involving remotely piloted and autonomous aircraft

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2013

This book comprises a series of case studies focusing mostly on accidents and incidents involving experimental aircraft. The information provided should be of use to flight-test organizations, aircraft operators, educators, and students, among o[...]

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Enduring quests, daring visions : NASA astrophysics in the next three decades

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2013

In March 2013, the NASA Advisory Council/Science Committee assembled a group of astronomers who would determine the goals and aims of NASA for the next 30 years. The roadmap first notes three defining questions NASA should continue to pursue: A[...]

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The Global Exploration Roadmap

International Space Exploration Coordination Group., Issuing body | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2013

NASA and 11 other ISECG member agencies have released an update to the 2011 Global Exploration Roadmap. The updated document reflects ongoing dialog and continued preparation for exploration beyond low-Earth orbit – beginning with the Internatio[...]

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NASA's first A : aeronautics from 1958 to 2008 /

Robert G. Ferguson, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2013

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Dressing for altitude : U.S. aviation pressure suits-- Wiley Post to space shuttle

Dennis R. Jenkins, Author ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration., Issuing body | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2012

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NASA's journey to project management excellence

Edward J Hoffman, Author ; Matt Kohut, Author ; APPEL Academy of Program/Project & Engineering Leadership The Academy of Program/Project & Engineering Leadership (APPEL), Issuing body | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2012

Given that one-of-a-kind complex projects require innovation, learning is a precondition of success. Over a span of more than two decades, APPEL has developed a three-level approach for addressing the learning needs of NASA's project and enginee[...]

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Pursuit of Power : NASA's Propulsion Systems Laboratory, No. 1 & 2

Robert S. Arrighi, Author ; History Office National aeronautics and Space Administration, Issuing body | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2012

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Suddenly, tomorrow came : the NASA history of the Johnson Space Center /

Henry C. Dethloff, Author ; United States: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Issuing body | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2012